How to make good chai (latte)?

What is chai?

You've probably heard or seen the word chai when you've been out to a café. But do you really know what it is? Chai means tea and originates from the Indian subcontinent. Chai is originally made with black tea , a mixture of various spices, milk and sugar. So chai is actually tea with milk. If you say "Chai tea", you're actually saying "tea-with-milk tea" and if you say "chai tea latte" you're saying "tea-with-milk tea with milk". Were you confused? - From now on we'll just say chai!

A chai blend usually consists of black tea, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, cloves and cardamom, although there are probably as many different chai blends as there are families in India.

This is how we make a good chai

• Masala chai (buy here)
• Milk
• Sugar/sweetener
• Cinnamon

1. Have 2 tablespoons of masala chai for each cup (which is about 2dl) in a pot
2. Top up with milk (2 dl per cup is usual)
3. Bring to a gentle boil, turn down the heat, and let it brew for 4-6 minutes.
4. Then strain this into the cup.

Tip: Let it boil and simmer a little on low heat, then the milk will thicken. (But be careful not to burn it and boil over - it's easy to do)

Jam jar procedure:

• Gently heat the milk on the stove (no hotter than 60°C, as this may cause damage). Add the milk to the jam jar (with enough room for the milk to expand) and shake until frothy. Finish your chai with this rich milk!

Procedure in blender:

• Gently heat the milk and chai on the stove (no hotter than 60°C as this may cause damage). Add the milk to the blender and place the lid on tightly, making sure there is enough room for the milk to expand. Be very careful with hot milk in a blender as it may splatter when opened.

Procedure with electric whisk:

• Gently heat the milk and chai on the stove to the desired temperature. Add the mixture to a pitcher or container and create foam with the whisk. Pour into your favorite preheated mug and enjoy!

Remember:

• Add sugar to your liking (maybe 1 tablespoon per cup?)
• Feel free to sprinkle some cinnamon on top if you made the milk thick enough (otherwise the cinnamon will flow out)

Here you can buy Masala chai

We received two gold stars for this tea at an awards ceremony in England! That means there are more people than us who think it is outstanding and excellent!

This is how you can make chai more easily

(If you have a T-brewer and milk steamer )

1. Have 2 tablespoons of masala chai in the Tea Brewer
2. Fill the Tea Infuser half full with hot water and let it brew for 4-6 minutes.
3. Place the T-brewer over the cup and strain the tea
4. Heat and steam 2 dl of milk and pour it into the tea.

• Sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
• Add the desired amount of sugar to the tea (maybe 1 tablespoon?)

Make a chai latte with our pre-brewed chai