Robust and full flavoured with an intoxicating masala spice character. You won't believe it's decaf!
Luxury Ingredients:
Decaf black tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black + White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg.
Tea(s) From: India / Thailand
Antioxidant Level:
Medium
Caffeine Content:
Removed naturally using CO2
Shelf Life: 10 years unopened, 2 years after opening.
HOT BREWING METHOD (Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF):
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD :
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 7 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Add milk and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
HISTORY: Throughout India stories abound as to who created the heavenly mix of spice and tea known as Chai. One of the more believable theories holds that it was created by Indian gypsies hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years ago.
Over the ensuing centuries, chai grew to become India's most popular drink. In fact, chai is as synonymous with India as oranges are to Florida. Well, we're pleased to bring you the exotic flavors of India's most popular drink in this fantastic decaffeinated form. A superbly smooth mixture of spices and a top quality Indian tea, this is one brew you'll want to take with you wherever you go. Brew a pot and transport yourself mentally to the gypsy camps of old - a magical tea!
