Chai

Chai is a spiced black tea, an Indian black base blended with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a touch of vanilla. It brews strong and warming, sweet spice up front and a body full enough to stand up to milk and sugar the way a good chai should.We built it for the classic preparation, a splash of milk and a little sweetener, though it holds its own poured plain.

Unlike many Indian chai recipes, we leave out the peppers, so the cardamom and cinnamon lead instead of the heat.

Brewing at a Glance

Caffeine: Caffeinated Water Temperature: 212°F Steep Time: 5 minutes Flavor Notes: Chai tastes like a mixture of strong spices and makes delicious chai tea.