spicy chais?

[the_rebel_piper]

Hi everyone! I just joined this community and so happy to be here! I have loved tea for many years, but am now beginning to drink it instead of coffee, so i'm looking for new recommendations. more specifically, I'm looking for a spicy chai. I love chai, but most that I've tried is very mild. i like strong flavors and the more kick, the better. does

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[itslily]

Stash makes a double chai spice tea which I found very awesome!

[clintpatty]

this is so strong that i don't like it at all, so i say it's worth a try if you've been wanting something stronger

[the_rebel_piper]

thank you so much! i just bought that today while i was doing my grocery shopping. can't wait to try it!

[morningapproach]

I find Tazo's Chai tea bags to be very strong - I like more of a weaker/sweeter chai tea.

[the_rebel_piper]

thank you. i'll be sure to check them out when I'm at Starbucks next.

[tabbiewolf]

I make my own chai mixes...it's actually pretty easy, though it does involve buying whole herbs (as compared to the pre-ground kind).

Basically fresh ginger (sliced or mashed), a couple cinnamon sticks, fennel seeds, some cloves, peppercorns, cardamom seeds, and of course whatever black tea you've got. You can also add a strip of orange or lemon peel, or some allspice, or whatever other spices you have laying around to make it your own. Heck, you could add a dried pepper (like a chipotle or something!) and make it REALLY spicy ;)

You just combine all ingredients, bring to a boil, let simmer a little while, and then strain.

I generally do it with milk, not water, and use honey as a sweetener...the classic Indian way, apparently, and incredibly delicious. But I'm guessing you could do it with water and get the same sort of flavor. You can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge.

[the_rebel_piper]

wow, that sounds absolutely delicious! i have access to a local spice store very close to my house too, so i'm definitely going to try making it. thank you so much for the great suggestion!

[talkingdonkey]

I like Lupicia because they sell the ingredients separately, so you can control how spicy it is. They do, however, offer a deal on black tea and the spices to make the purchasing of the various things separately more affordable. They also have different varieties of spices available if you don't like one blend over another.

(The site's a little confusing the first time navigating, so I tried to save you the trouble:)

http://www.lupiciausa.com/product_p/32400001.htm <- one of the spice blends
http://www.lupiciausa.com/product_p/22950091.htm <- one of the Chai mixes

[the_rebel_piper]

Wow thank you so much! that site definitely looks intriguing. can't wait to do some experimenting!

[ineedsuperlover]

Trader Joe's has a spicy chai mix that you just add water to. Pretty good, I'm actually drinking a cup right now! :)

[the_rebel_piper]

i must say i'm pretty addicted to anything Trader Joe's. thanks!