Mint Masala Chai – Ayurvedic Tea
We've outdone ourselves with this one! The usual chai spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in combination with green tea and mint offer an especially attractive flavor: Harmonious yet distinctive, fresh yet spicy. For lovers of masala chai, this is a guaranteed hit. You'll love Mint Masala Chai in the throes of winter as well as during the heats of summer.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 31. 8. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 31. 8. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
Cinnamon, Green tea, Peppermint, Cardamom, Ginger chunks, Black Pepper, ClovesBrew & Taste
Mint Masala Chai has a light yellow color. It reveals its character as soon as you open the bag. And when you cover it with hot water? The wonderful, fresh and spicy aroma spreads throughout the entire room and sets high expectations for the taste. The drink is pleasantly warm and refreshing thanks to the mint and green tea.
Origins
The word "chai" comes from the Hindi language and means "tea". However, in an international context, especially in Western countries, the term ''chai'' is usually used to refer to a drink like ''masala chai'' – a traditional Indian drink most often made with black tea, milk, a mixture of spices and a sweetener (sugar or honey).
Masala chai has a long history in Indian culture. It's not only a popular beverage for the local people, but also a symbol of hospitality. It was originally prepared with herbs and spices, but as tea culture rose in India, black tea became an inseparable part of the blend. In a truly traditional Indian market, you can get masala chai in a small ceramic cup called a kulhar, kulhad or shikora. What spices did we mix into the Mint Spice Chai? We have to mention cinnamon, the fragrant bark of a tree called Cinnamomum. It was one of the first spices to be traded, which is a testament to how much people valued it in ancient times. In Egypt, it was even used in embalming.
Today, cinnamon is widely available and prized for its aroma and flavor, making it an essential part of many cuisines. It contains cinnamaldehyde, ethyl cinnamate, eugenol, coumarin and other substances that give it a distinctive flavor and aroma. This is used by both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
The second very important ingredient in the tea blend is peppermint (Mentha piperita). It's an aromatic herb from the Lamiaceae family, which is widespread all over the world. It contains an essential oil whose main constituents are menthol and menthone. They are responsible for the refreshing aroma and flavor.
Peppermint is used in the kitchen, especially in sweet dishes, drinks and desserts. Its fresh or dried leaves are added to teas, cocktails, chocolate or ice cream. Peppermint essential oil is often used in cosmetic products such as shampoos, soaps and toothpastes, and is also used in aromatherapy.
Tea packaging preview
We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.
Preparation
100 °C
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3-5 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
Pour 150-200ml of boiled water (100°C) per 1 teaspoon of tea.
When brewing in a teapot add 1 extra teaspoon.
Covered, let steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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