Really cool chai like blend. Definitely Middle Eastern overall, with the Rose, Cardamom, and Mint+Sage dominating the flavor. I’m glad that this was labeled an herbal tea because I tasted more of the herbs than the black tea, but it helped give the tea some umph and thickness in the body. The cinnamon is more noticeable after I brew it a second time. I only did two table spoons for about 14-16 oz for two people, and 3 minutes time with 195 F. I enjoyed the first cup, and though it was naturally sweet, I put some sugar and it brought up the black tea and rose more. Honey brings up the mint and cinnamon more so far.
I’m into this one so far, and I’m glad I got it because it’s unique compared to other Chai/Masala like blends. Then again, I’m a sucker for rose in a chai any day.
Flavors: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Herbs, Honey, Mint, Rose, Sage, Spicy, Sweet
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I have never had a chai with rose that I can recall, but as a chai tolerator I would be more likely to like it with rose.
Chai tolerator lol. I go through moods for Chai, and usually crave them in Summer/Autumn. I like them with sweet and condensed milk if they are smaller leaves or ground into fine powder, and I always think they are better if I get them from a Lebanese or an Indian Restaurant. I am a lot choosier if I’m buying them loose leaf, and tend to go for the unusual flavor combo ones. I love Chai Put a Spell on You from Brutalities because it’s a lighter tea that balances the lemongrass and coconut with pepper and cardamom.
I enjoy chai a kot as long as I make it unhealthy – all milk base with no water, good dollop of sugar! I have even been known to put whipped on top…..
But drinking it plain and made with just water isn’t my bag, and I don’t like tons of ginger or black pepper, turmeric, or clove in it. Cinnamon and cardamom and just a hint of the other spices, okay.
I have never had a chai with rose that I can recall, but as a chai tolerator I would be more likely to like it with rose.
Chai tolerator lol. I go through moods for Chai, and usually crave them in Summer/Autumn. I like them with sweet and condensed milk if they are smaller leaves or ground into fine powder, and I always think they are better if I get them from a Lebanese or an Indian Restaurant. I am a lot choosier if I’m buying them loose leaf, and tend to go for the unusual flavor combo ones. I love Chai Put a Spell on You from Brutalities because it’s a lighter tea that balances the lemongrass and coconut with pepper and cardamom.
What-Cha had the best traditional chai with a good assam base that I’ve had so far whole leaf.
I enjoy chai a kot as long as I make it unhealthy – all milk base with no water, good dollop of sugar! I have even been known to put whipped on top…..
But drinking it plain and made with just water isn’t my bag, and I don’t like tons of ginger or black pepper, turmeric, or clove in it. Cinnamon and cardamom and just a hint of the other spices, okay.