Ichai

As soon as the packet is opened the scent is wonderfully overpowering. Just like sitting in front of a fire… The spiced aroma seems to wrap its warming arms around you instantly! The brewed tea is tannic, but the cardamom is so strong that it helps to eradicates those bitter notes. It’s punchy and unmistakably spiced.

Enjoyed: With friends on boxing day.

www.tastethetea.co.uk

Over my tea drinking years I’ve slowly become accustomed to drinking certain black tea without milk. However, I generally find the black tea in chai blends to be bold, brisk and bitter, meaning I have to add milk. Although, I found steeping this blend for 2.5 minutes allowed for a smoother tea. The spices are great, cardamom heavy with the remaining spices creeping in behind. I’m sure when steeped for longer the rich flavours would blend well with milk.
Enjoyed: On a cold, rainy morning. The tea paired so well with a wet view of the city and chilly breeze running through the apartment.

For more on tea: www.Tastethetea.co.uk