Steep time
5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
19°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
Highlighted notes
GingerCinnamonClove
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
The bold and spicy character of Indian Masala Chai - full-bodied, aromatic, and intense. Chai, or more accurately Masala Chai, is a traditional Indian way of doing black tea. It consists of Indian black tea, Indian spices, milk, and a sweetener. There are an infinite number of chai recipes in India and it seems every family has their own recipe. Ingredients: black tea, ginger, cinnamon, clove, natural flavors Steeping Instructions 3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 5 min. Number of Cups 2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups