Friday TeaDay 6/19/09 Masala Chai, fringe tea part III?

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Fringe teas continued. Masala Chai, do you ever drink it? Please share your thoughts on this most unusual spicey tea that could only come from India. I am including a link for those who would like more info on "Chai."

Oh yeah, love Masala Chai!
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27%
I drink it occasionally
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Rarely
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Have not yet, but want to
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Have not yet and not inclined to try it
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Never heard of it
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by depravitea » Jun 19th, '09, 13:34

I love it. I don't have it often because I don't want to get bored with it. I usually have a bagged version from Tazo, which is pretty good, and the loose one from Adagio, that is awesome. It's the only tea I put milk and sugar in - another reason I don't drink it a lot.

I've also tried the Spiced Green from Adagio, and it's pretty good. Reminds me a lot of the spices in Masala.


Today: My first go with Ali Shan - Very nice. It's crazy how much the leaves expand!
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by horsencl » Jun 19th, '09, 13:42

I LOVE chai. It is my staple on cold winter evenings. The Rishi premixed stuff is decent.
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by chamekke » Jun 19th, '09, 13:47

I like the occasional masala chai. For me it's usually a cold-weather drink.

Having said that... I think I'll try making some this weekend, chilling it, and serving it up as an Iced Masala Chai Latte. Never tried that!
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by geeber1 » Jun 19th, '09, 16:00

Formosa Choicest Oolong today to keep me awake at work!
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by entropyembrace » Jun 19th, '09, 16:15

I've never had Masala Chai...I'm extremely allergic to ginger so restaurant fare and commercial mixes are a big no no...I'd like to try it but making a blend from scratch seems a lot of work for something I'm not sure I will like. :?
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by MASALACHAAAAIIIIII » Jun 19th, '09, 16:43

Ginger isn't necessary in a chai, many blends without it. I suggest green kashmiri chai!!! mmmmmmmmm beefaay! well maybe not beefy, but tasty indeedaroni.

Just had a cup of ginger cardamom masala chai chai!!!! MMMMM
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by kymidwife » Jun 19th, '09, 16:51

Cooled it, threw it into the Vita-Mix (2 HP industrial blender) with crushed ice... added some orange zest just because I'm in a zesty mood... blended... and sipping a pleasant masala chai frozen frappa-latte. Still very peppery!

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by Intuit » Jun 19th, '09, 17:05

Chun Mee Organic in my cup.
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by Geekgirl » Jun 19th, '09, 17:32

LOVE the chai, so does my husband, although I haven't made any for awhile. Maybe tomorrow morning for his birthday. :)
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by 10/6 » Jun 19th, '09, 17:32

I do enjoy a cup of spiced tea occasionally. It is rare that I drink or eat anything sweet.

today- No tea to drink. Water it is.
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by entropyembrace » Jun 19th, '09, 17:34

MASALACHAAAAIIIIII wrote:Ginger isn't necessary in a chai, many blends without it. I suggest green kashmiri chai!!! mmmmmmmmm beefaay! well maybe not beefy, but tasty indeedaroni.

Just had a cup of ginger cardamom masala chai chai!!!! MMMMM
I haven't seen any blends without ginger, where can I buy them?

Today I'm drinking Autumn 08 Rou Gui...it's slightly flat I only had enough leaves for half a pot really. :? Still pretty tasty just not quite as good as if I had done it properly.
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by Katrina » Jun 19th, '09, 17:45

entropyembrace wrote: I haven't seen any blends without ginger, where can I buy them?
Please be careful if you do find one without ginger listed. Many companies blend all their products with the same equipment so cross-contamination is a BIG issue with allergens. (I can't give my son ANY flavored/blended teas because he is allergic to a few things that are sometimes used in blends.) Just make sure to call the company to ask if they are making their ginger blends on the same equipment.
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by 10/6 » Jun 19th, '09, 17:46

@entropyembrace

I suppose you could make a blend of your own?
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by Riene » Jun 19th, '09, 17:48


Can someone post a recipe for the masala chai they make at home, please?
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