Shanti Chai
Shanti Chai
Instructions
- Serving Size: 2.5g /cup
- Steeping Temp: 100°C
- Steeping Time: 2 (up to 5 with milk) mins.
- Certification: Organic
- Origin: Various
- Caffeine: High
Shanti Chai
Chai is a sweet and spicy tea renowned for its fragrant aroma. Chai means tea. Masala chai is spiced tea made from a combination of black tea and aromatic spices, originated in India. Healthy, stimulating, and digestive aid. We are thrilled to be adding Shanti Chai to our collection! Our new signature chai is strong, flavourful, spicy and sweet. Notes of ginger, fennel and cinnamon blend perfectly with a strong and rich black tea base. Shanti Chai makes great chai lattes with any type of milk.
Tasting Notes
Certification: OrganicGrade or Quality: Loose
Aroma: Rich, notes of spices and ginger
Infusion Aroma: Malty, spicy, sweet
Infusion Color: Dark Amber
Base flavor: Sweet combination of cinnamon, fennel and ginger, hint of cloves and spicy finish
Infusion Strength: Medium-Strong
Have you tried Shanti Chai? Tell us what you think!
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Very good Chai. Definitely a staple tea to have on hand all the time! Submitted by mrsdooley
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Delicious masala. I have to infuse a lot of it to have the spices that I like though. Submitted by Kalaane
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Very good chai that is not to overpowering with spice. Submitted by perkscoffee
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Really enjoyed this chai. I usually make my own but this is a great go to when I don’t have time to make my own chai. Submitted by Henrike
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this is a very tasty chai, though I do prefer more of a spicy chai, this one is more soothing and delicious. I really enjoyed the taste..it tasted organic and not full of other additives Submitted by Julia0410
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Although my preference is to have a chai tea that a little more on the spicy and strong side, this is a very nice version. It is perfect for those who do not want an overbearing flavour of the spices traditionally used in chai tea. I have to brew about 2 teaspoons of tea to get it to the strength I like. Submitted by Demeena
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This is the best tasting chai I have ever had. Have recommended the Masala chai to my tea-loving friends. Submitted by socojo
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Thanks Jocelyne! We worked really hard to perfect this chai, it is perfect to drink black, with milk, as a chai latte or as a traditionally prepared chai. The flavours are very well balanced and rich. Enjoy!! Submitted by smotala
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My favourite chai of the ones I’ve tried so far. Submitted by Jocelyne
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