A mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs with black tea. By itself, chai or cha is merely the generic word for "tea" in much of South Asia. It is very much how coffee is to the UK and throughout South Asia street vendors called "chai wallahs" are on most corners. The ancient city of Cochin is one of Southern India's most important. 
 
the tea: 
A mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs with black tea.
 
the taste: 
Cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala spices. 
 
the origin: 
India/Kenya (Assam/Nandi)
 
the grade: 
BP (Broken Pekoe)
 
the ingredients: 
Black tea, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Black pepper
 
the brewing: 
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 (for true „chayee chayee‟ steep at least 7 minutes). While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai – put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup‟s volume. When the chai is ready – pour into your cup.
Superb with milk and sugar.
 
the iced tea brewing: 
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 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 1⁄2 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!)
 
the health: 
Black tea contains phytoestrogens. 
Drinking black tea also seems to be associated with a lower risk of hip fracture in men and women who are older than 50. 
 
the history: 
By itself, chai or cha is merely the generic word for "tea" in much of South Asia. It is very much how coffee is to the UK and throughout South Asia street vendors called "chai wallahs" are on most corners. The ancient city of Cochin is one of Southern India's most important.
 
the sourcing info: 
Small Batch Blended and Packed in Canada.
 
Tea is grown and produced from various countries all around the world (which gives it it's distinctive taste and flavours) we are very transparent as to the exact location and shipping etc of each product as we can be. Parched Tea sources the best leaves through a trusted importer which means you can relax knowing all our teas are ethical, with some organic and all prepared in a safe environment.