Chai combines aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves to create a warm and flavourful blend. There is no single fixed recipe. Depending on the ingredients, chai can taste sweet, intense, fruity or spicy.
Both of our chai blends contain no black tea. This means you can enjoy them as a pure spice infusion or combine them with black tea, rooibos or another tea of your choice.
What is chai?
The word chai simply means “tea” in several languages. In English-speaking countries, however, it usually refers to a spiced tea preparation inspired by South Asian traditions.
Masala chai is particularly well known. “Masala” refers to a mixture of spices. The spices used and their proportions are not defined by one standard recipe.
Depending on the recipe, the spices can be combined with water, milk, tea and a little sweetness. Pure chai spice blends without black tea are another popular option.
Which spices are used in chai?
The spices form the aromatic heart of chai. Common ingredients include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, fennel, anise, star anise and black pepper.
Not every chai blend contains the same ingredients. Some varieties taste more traditional and sweet, while others are more complex, fruity or spicy. This is also what distinguishes our two chai spice blends.
Chai without black tea
Both the Chai Spice Blend and Chai Tea Pure contain no black tea. As there is no fixed tea base, you can adapt the preparation to suit your personal taste.
You can infuse the spice blends on their own, prepare them with milk or combine them with black tea, rooibos or another type of tea. This allows you to decide how strong, spicy or mild your chai should be.
Which chai blend suits you?
If you are looking for a traditional, intense chai flavour with a noticeable hint of anise, the Chai Spice Blend is a suitable choice.
If you prefer a more varied aromatic blend with orange peel, star anise and black pepper, Chai Tea Pure offers an interesting alternative.
How to prepare chai
Both blends can be prepared easily as a spice infusion. Use approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons per 200 ml of water, add water at 100 °C and allow the mixture to steep for around 8 to 10 minutes.
For a creamier chai, heat the spice blend with water and milk or a plant-based alternative in a small saucepan. You can also add a little sweetness according to your taste.
Combining chai with tea
As both blends contain no black tea, you can decide whether you would like to add a tea base. Strong black tea and mild rooibos are particularly suitable.
Prepare the spice blend together with your chosen tea and adjust the quantities to suit your taste. This allows you to create your own personal chai.
Chai, masala chai and chai latte
These terms are often used in similar ways, but they do not mean exactly the same thing.
Chai is a general word for tea and is commonly used to describe spiced tea blends.
Masala chai refers to a spiced tea preparation, often made with tea, milk, water and a little sweetness.
Chai latte is a milk-based variation that is usually prepared with a particularly creamy texture.
Find your favourite chai
Both chai blends are suitable for chai tea, chai latte or masala chai. Your choice depends on whether you prefer a more traditional spicy flavour or a more complex and peppery blend.
Discover our Chai Spice Blend and Chai Tea Pure and find your favourite.
