Step into the sophisticated world of Chai which is a blend of the pungent black tea and sweet and spicy ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper and star anise.
It has a warm bold taste and texture that suits every type of tea drinker. For many centuries, Chai has been enjoyed as a warming but uplifting drink on its own or with milk for a richer experience.
The black tea creates a perfect base for Chai, which then penetrates mainly through warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper and star anise.
We at Tea Life Australia, bring you a properly brewed Chai made of a wonderful composition that is sure to leave you with a ton of warmth and a powerful black tea-based taste that will not let down a single spice lover.
We've created a mini guide here that is linked to from each entry in our Chai range. Read more here...
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Taste Profile: Spicy, Bold, and Warming
Chai has a pronounced flavour that is incredibly invigorating while providing warmth. The foundation is a strong and aromatic high note of black tea that is complemented by warming spices including cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and star anise.
Black chai is rich and spicy with a bit of sweetness from the sugar and a boom of cinnamon. Clove delivers an earthen pepper powder like punch while star anise adds a sweetness to the overall taste of the chai blend.
Even though it can be sipped plain or even prepared with milk for a chai latte, this tea is packed with warmth and energy with every cup.
Health Benefits of Chai Tea
Aside from being a rich and flavored beverage, Chai contains quite a few spices that have health benefits such as:
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Aids Digestion: Everyone loves a good meal… and, just when you think you're full, dessert! The spices in chai, including cardamom and black pepper, can come in handy as they assist in the digestive process and help prevent bloating and discomfort following a meal.
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Antioxidants: The composition of black tea is packed with antioxidants that are effective against free radical activity in the body while promoting good health.
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Antiinflammatory Agents: Reduction of inflammation through the usage of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or cardamom also promotes joints.
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Improves Overall Circulation & Lowers Cholesterol: Black tea along with cinnamon and cardamom, invigorates and enhances blood circulation while also lowering cholesterol.
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Cloves, Black Pepper, Star Anise Benefits the Immune System: Spices like the star anise, cloves, and black pepper are warming and contain antimicrobial properties that aid in the body's defense against colds and infections.
Steps to Brew Chai
Chai tea preparation is pretty easy and the spices achieve their full release:
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Water temperature: Bring the water to a temperature of around 90 degrees Celsius (194 degrees F) to make sure that black tea and spices extract their full balance of flavor while remaining lack of bitter taste.
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Steeping time: Pour one or two teaspoons of the chai tea blend into hot water for four to six minutes. If you want more strong chai tea flavor, steep for longer or simmer the tea on the stove.
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Enhancements: It is common to put milk or a milk substitute into chai which makes the drink more viscous. You may also add honey or a little sugar to accentuate the sweetness that is naturally present in the spices.
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Enjoy: Drink hot to enjoy warm, spiced, mellow notes or serve chilled to switch the taste of this type of tea.
Why Pick Chai from Tea Life Australia?
Chai Tea Life Australia lets tea drinkers combine strong black tea with spices. A cup has a punchy flavor that’s sure to captivate meaningful drinkers
Our approach to spices is such that they add depth to black tea, rather than dominate or cover it up. Such flavors of spice and creaminess are not exclusive but rather both will be part of this tea.
This tea has heavy flavours and we make sure that it is not lost in overpowering spices. It doesn't matter if you love it spicy or you would like it creamy and smooth, you will definitely love the taste of this tea.
Cautionary Notes
There is a small population in the world who should be careful with consuming Chai, this group includes anyone with sensitivity to caffeine and the black tea ingredient.
Some of the spices like black pepper and cinnamon may also be causes of mild irritation for individuals with a sensitive stomach.
Women who are pregnant or lactating, people on medication or suffering from particular medical conditions should check with their therapists before making chai tea their daily beverage.
