- Authentic India Chai
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Hello fellow Tea Enthusiast,
As we welcome the autumn weather, many tea lovers trade in their iced teas for something more substantial -- something that will keep them warm from the inside out. Our suggestion for people of like mind is some authentic Indian chai. "Chai" is simply the Indian word for "tea", but it signifies a style of tea drinking as much as it does the leaf itself. Our authentic loose-leaf chai blends contain a base of rich Assam black teas, artfully combined with exotic spices for a sensational taste treat. Try preparing these blends in the authentic manner, as described in the following recipes, for a true sample of everyday Indian tea drinking.
Loose Leaf Chai Instructions
1.5 Litre Batch
- Add 12 tsp (1 oz) Chai leaf to 7 cups of hot water in a saucepan on a stovetop
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes
- Add 6 Tbsp sugar (preferably brown crystal sugar) and 1 cup of milk (preferably whole) – heat through (1/2 to 1 minute), strain and serve.
12 oz Cup
- Heat a combination of 2 oz whole milk and 12 oz water to a boil
- Add 3 tsp Chai leaf and 4 tsp sugar to your brewing vessel
- Pour hot milk/water mixture over leaf and sugar and steep for 5 minutes. Remove leaf and enjoy!
Authentic Indian Chai and Rock Sugar
Organic 500 Mile Chai - This "Northern India" inspired house chai leans to a richer cinnamon/clove blend. The tale of a 500 mile chai originates from the many late night truck drivers stopping at small chai stands along India's highways asking for a very strong and sweet brew to help them drive long distances ("for another 500 miles"). This blend of chai includes small leaf black tea, dried ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Please click on photo below for details:
Masala Chai - This slightly spicier house chai is heavier to cardamom and features other exotics such as ginger and bay. A very traditional "Southern India" blend. Please click on photo below for details:
Brown Crystal Sugar - Europeans consider brown crystal sugar the ideal sweetener for premium loose-leaf teas. A few pieces of this unrefined crystal sugar, added to your teapot while your leaves are steeping, will result in a wonderfully balanced and lightly sweetened infusion. This raw sweetener is ideal for those who enjoy a southern sweet tea as well as those searching for the finest ingredients for their homemade chai. Please click on photo below for details:
Teas Back In Stock
Organic Golden Puerh -
Throughout its long history, Puerh has been reserved by the Chinese imperial court as a "tea of tribute". Golden refers to the high percentage of prized tea leaf buds found in this extraordinary tea. Made from small leaves this tea is sweet, smooth and lightly aged. Please click on photo below for details:
Ancient Happiness -
Sometimes simple is best! Our blend of Japanese Sencha Green Tea with a medley of Sunflower, Rose and Cornflower petals will delight your senses and soothe your spirit. This versatile green tea is as good iced as it is hot. The path to Ancient Happiness involves developing a desire for that which you already possess. The pleasure that you will receive from this tea will serve as your guide on this path. Please click on photo below for details:
Milk Oolong -
This semi-oxidized tea varietal has a very distinctive "buttery" characteristic to its liquor that is the result of a unique combination of harvest-timing coupled with processing technique. The leaves are selected from tea plants growing in the mountains of Fujian province, China at elevations between 1600 and 4000 feet above sea-level. The plucking must then occur only on a morning following a precipitous drop in temperature in comparison to the day before. The hand-picked leaves are then removed to the tea factory where they are carefully oxidized in climate controlled rooms, steamed and rolled, then dried and packed for the enjoyment of the lucky few tea enthusiasts that have access to this rare treat. Please click on photo below for details:
Ceylon Silver Striped -
A stunning and extremely rare Sri Lankan black tea that has beautiful silver-haired tea leaf buds exhibiting a level of skill and artistry in the manufacturing process rarely seen outside of China. The aroma is rich and sweet and the delicate flavor is smooth and refreshing.
Please click on photo below for details:
Best regards,
Mike and Rusty
Gong Fu Tea
Contact Us: fineteas@gongfu-tea.com
Photo Above:
Left photo: A traditional teahouse where Mike and Rusty enjoyed a pot of 100-year-old puerh tea. Right photo: A teahouse employee prepares the pot of puerh tea. Shanghai, China
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