I really like ingesting Chai with loads of blends to select from in Melbourne. This submit is a two-part collection about my latest expertise of style testing some totally different Chai blends. Subsequent week I’ll observe up with half two.
My high 3 Chai details:
- Chai or Cha means tea, so when you ask for “Chai tea” you’re asking for “tea tea” as a result of the phrase Chai means the phrase tea. The official time period for Chai is just Chai or Cha (Thanks Uppma from Chai Walli for this truth).
- The standard of the water performs a giant half within the total style and high quality of your Chai, so attempt utilizing filtered water the place attainable.
- In case your Chai accommodates black tea, it wants a better temperature to launch the required depth of flavour in your Chai. Nonetheless, over brewing the free leaves will launch an excessive amount of bitterness. Go to right here for extra Chai brewing ideas.
My high Chai blends to attempt:
Mix – Seven Spice Chai
Components: Black tea with seven spices
Worth: $6 (when on sale) for 100g
Among the finest Chai choices you should buy off the shelf at Coles. It’s fairly priced per 100g, and the mix is a should have in all Chai lovers pantries. It’s a go-to Chai when your favorite one has run out. It smells superb and even supposing this mix doesn’t have any ‘chunky’ items combined by the free leaf, it doesn’t disappoint in flavour. That is the most cost effective Chai I’ve discovered per 100g and goes to be a Chai I’ll at all times have stocked in my pantry.
Mix – The model with the chocolate items
Components: Black tea, spices and chocolate
Worth: $16 for 100g
This was the primary Chai I attempted again in 2009! It’s priced greater than different varieties, however I can guarantee you it’s price each cent. This Chai mix is completely balanced and is good for these wanting a mix that isn’t too spicy or sturdy. The mix could be very refined and easy and goes properly with the chocolate combined into the mix. Greatest served with soy milk (it doesn’t style good with cows’ milk) and also you solely want a touch of honey. I additionally love the very fact the tea is available in a tin canister, making it straightforward to retailer and entry in your pantry.
Mix – Peacock Chai Black
Components: Black tea, Australian bush spices (Dorrigo pepper and pepper berries) and Indian spices
Worth: $24 for 145g
It is a very strong mix that’s barely damp, and is is finest saved within the fridge. I really like the sturdy scent of the spices on this mix. It’s not for the faint-hearted. I like to recommend this mix to those that admire a robust Chai. I really feel this mixture can be good served on a cold day as you immediately heat up after only one sip – it does have a slight kick to it. I additionally like how the Impala Peacock associates provide tea tastings and tea occasions. So if you’re in Melbourne and fancy a Chai tasting expertise along with your buddies, you may contact Impala Peacock positioned in Brunswick to make a reserving.
Mix – No# 08 Chai Wallah
Components: Black tea, cinnamon quills, cloves, cardamom pods and ginger
Worth: $14.50 for 100g
This Chai is packed in a really luxurious shiny white, black and gold field – it might make the right present. Not like the opposite blends I attempted, this does have a better ratio of black tea leaves. I like to recommend this mix for these searching for a refined Chai that isn’t overpowering or too sturdy. It’s nice to see the varied vary of teas on provide on their web site – so you may have loads of tea choices. Additionally they provide some cute present choices in addition to a singular personalisation service that’s good for these wanting one thing particular for his or her marriage ceremony day.
