p>teapigs loose leaf masala chai – masala dream
What does chai tea taste like?
First of all chai means “tea” and masala means “mixed spice”. Our masala chai contains cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and some vanilla, so has a beautifully well-rounded aromatic scent and flavour. The cardamom and vanilla give the blend its sweeter notes, while the ginger and cinnamon bring those heavier authentic chai flavours. Our malty Assam black tea gives this chai the perfect rounded base.
How to brew masala chai
Because we use whole leaves in our blends, you will need to brew your loose leaf chai for longer than your usual chai tea bag: 3-5 minutes should do it. For the full experience, brew it in a fancy glass teapot so you can watch the leaves unfurl and the spices infuse. Or just have a quick scroll through our Instagram to pass the time before adding milk and sugar. When it come to how much chai to use we’d recommend a large teaspoon, however you can always go for more or less, the great thing about loose leaf tea is that you can tweak the amount to what works best for you.
How to make a chai latte
Packed full of whole leaf tea, herbs and spices, our chai tea temples make for the perfect chai latte! All natural, no added sugar and SUPER simple to make at home. 1. Pop one tea temple to your mug 2. Cover with boiling water (about ¼ of mug) and steep for 3-5 minutes. Add honey/agave/ brown sugar for sweetness 3. Prepare your frothy milk, if you’re fancy and have a milk frother, kudos to you. If not, don’t worry, you can simply heat some milk on the hob or in the microwave and give it a quick whisk by hand after (careful, it’s hot…). 4. Top up your mug and you have your masala chai latte. You can dust some cinnamon over for a finishing touch!
Who are teapigs?
We started back in 2006, because our founders saw that exciting things were happening in coffee, but good quality tea still felt a bit stuffy. We saw the opportunity to get everyone drinking real tea again! By that we mean big on leaf and big on flavour. We know that making small things (like your tea break) better can make a big difference. That first cuppa in the morning? Game changer!
Assam black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom pods, vanilla, natural cinnamon flavour, other natural flavourings.
Please keep in a cool and dry location until finished.
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