So, I was going to make this tea, and then saw Golden Orchard and decided to make that one next instead. And then I wasn’t really thinking, and poured milk and water into a pot like I had planned on doing with this tea, not GO, so I guessed that was a sign to make this first instead.
I don’t know if Brenden really is some kind of tea wizard or what, but this is all kinds of awesome. Looking on this tea’s page, I’m realizing that maybe this isn’t meant to be a chai tea, but I made it up chai latte style, and it’s one of the most unique and delicious chai teas I’ve ever had. Theres cinnamon, and what tastes like maybe clove, and something peppery. But then theres a fruitiness from the elderberry, which somehow goes with the spices perfectly. There is a lot of ingredients that I either have never had before, or don’t know what they taste like (elderberries, chicory, holy basil) so they could have easily been gross to me, but it turned out scrumptiously!
Preparation
People who liked this
Comments
O RLY??? Milk and water, eh? I would like to try that. What was your ratio of milk/water?
I can see this being delicious brewed latte style! Will definitely try.
I totally thought it was a chai, and its my favorite way to make chais! 50:50 water and milk, simmered together with the tea. I usually wait for it to begin to simmer, and then steep for however long the directions say, then take off the heat, strain, and sweeten.
That sounds interesting. I am not a really big chai fan, but I think that could make them taste better to me. I’ll have to try it with one that I have.
<— fangirl
I’m a huge fan of the traditional stovetop method. I always simmer for 10 minutes though. http://lifethroughthepines.blogspot.com/2014/02/chai-guide.html
Thanks for the new idea, Mandy! I’ll try this with water and milk next time.
Guys, definitely try it, its kinda life changing.
I’ll definitely have to try 10 minutes next time!
Oh, and I was able to get three resteeps using the same method, no problem!
O RLY??? Milk and water, eh? I would like to try that. What was your ratio of milk/water?
I can see this being delicious brewed latte style! Will definitely try.
I totally thought it was a chai, and its my favorite way to make chais! 50:50 water and milk, simmered together with the tea. I usually wait for it to begin to simmer, and then steep for however long the directions say, then take off the heat, strain, and sweeten.
That sounds interesting. I am not a really big chai fan, but I think that could make them taste better to me. I’ll have to try it with one that I have.
<— fangirl
I’m a huge fan of the traditional stovetop method. I always simmer for 10 minutes though. http://lifethroughthepines.blogspot.com/2014/02/chai-guide.html
Thanks for the new idea, Mandy! I’ll try this with water and milk next time.
Guys, definitely try it, its kinda life changing.
I’ll definitely have to try 10 minutes next time!
Oh, and I was able to get three resteeps using the same method, no problem!