Tips for brewing your Indian Chai
In India, Black Tea is the most consumed tea and it is made with ingredients like masala (different spice mix), milk and sugar: to have ‘The Indian Chai’.
We believe brewing ‘Indian Chai’ is an art. With experience we have tried to make it simple for our customers. Here we have few tips to our customer to brew a real Indian Chai.
Buy good quality tea; its relatively inexpensive, and always good value. Store it well, so it’s in good condition. Always prepare with fresh water. Add right quantity of tea and brew at the right temperature. And then let it steep for just the right time.
Buy a quality Tea
Well, we would say that of course, wouldn’t we! But it makes sense: the best quality teas tend to be the ones being offered from trusted brands.
Buy a quality Tea
Well, we would say that of course, wouldn’t we! But it makes sense: the best quality teas tend to be the ones being offered from trusted brands.
Store away from
moisture and unwanted scents
Well, we would say that of course, wouldn’t we! But it makes sense: the best quality teas tend to be the ones being offered from trusted brands.
So don’t store your tea near soap, spices, fruit, or cleaning products. Make sure it’s somewhere cool, dark and dry. Most customer complaints made about tea can be traced back to how the tea was stored, either at home or in shops.
Fresh Water is Better
If your water tastes ‘funny’, so will your tea. After all, most of what’s in the cup will be water. Fresh spring water is ideal, but not everyone has access to that!It’s so important to make sure the water is fresh. Water loses oxygen when it’s sitting in water pipes, so run the tap for a bit before you fill the kettle.
Right quantity
To make a cup of ‘Indian Chai’ one needs to add right quantity of Tea and masala, of course, it depends up on which type of tea you are using. With ‘Daneshwari Tea’ two to three grams of tea per cup (100 ml) would be good amount. Too much or too less quantity of tea does not make a great tea.
Temperature
Black teas should be made with really hot water: it’s best to brew them with fresh water that’s boiling, to make sure it’s hit 100 degrees centigrade.
For ‘lighter’ teas, like green tea, go for lower temperature; 80 degrees.