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“Adventaggedon Day Four – 2/5 Since I had two chai blends today (boo!) I decided I wanted to brew them in different ways to keep things a little varied. I decided to do this one as a stovetop chai...” Read full tasting note
Our 8 Spice Chai has all the classic aromas of a spiced Indian tea: cinnamon, clove, mace, fennel, and a delicate pepper bite. The addition of vanilla from Madagascar accents the richness of the flavours, and imparts velvety texture verging on creamy. Can be simply infused, or drunk with a little milk and sugar.
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Adventaggedon Day Four – 2/5
Since I had two chai blends today (boo!) I decided I wanted to brew them in different ways to keep things a little varied. I decided to do this one as a stovetop chai simmered straight in coconut milk. I wasn’t 100% sure if this particular mix of spices was necessarily the best suited for this preparation method, but very rarely does Chai not go great with pretty much any type of milk/alt milk.
(I know Marika is reading this, and I’m sure she can tell me the many different kinds of chai you shouldn’t add milk to – but today I don’t particularly care.)
The most prevalent aroma coming from the pot as this simmered was a combination of mace and black pepper. It was interesting because those aren’t two spices I would probably match up together. But what do I know about spices. Once I had strained everything out, I was really mesmerized by all the black flecks of vanilla bean within the cup. They were so beautiful against the creamy rich brown liquor. It’s a sight that you don’t really ever see with “vanilla chai” blends because they rarely use authentic vanilla and, when they do, not enough of it for it to be as visible in the cup.
…and after all of that, I didn’t really like it. I mean, what did you except? This is a chai-y chai, and a chai drinker I am not. However, EDC never skimps on the quality of their spices and I have to say that this was a complex and nuanced blend with a lot of really distinct notes. I tasted the cinnamon, the mace, the fennel. Definitely the pepper. I think it would appeal to so, so many people. I am just not one of them, haha.
Today’s Advent Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwxRN7O-LO/
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLgwCQKBcP8
EDIT: I wanted to add in/point out that this song has one of my favourite lines of lyrics that I’ve heard in quite some time. Well worth a listen, IMO.
…why does the wall insist I have my back against it?
I’m not familiar with the taste of mace! Now I’m curious.
Also, if Marika is reading this I want to say how much I love her laugh on y’all’s podcast. It’s one of those deep joyous type laughs and it’s the best.
Tastes kind of like nutmeg!
+1 on the laugh! It’s so infectious!
I am reading this!!! Too sweet thank you so much for the compliment :) made my day to know that my laugh is not annoying LOL