HERE’S THE SECRET TO DELICIOUS CHAI EVERY TIME

For a long time I wasn’t a fan of chai. It took some convincing for me to carry it in the La Rue 1680 store. I mean, I know people love chai but if I didn’t like it I wasn’t sure how to quality check. And it had to pass my check. The trick for me to start falling in love with it initially was lattes. Turn it into a latte. Problem solved.

But, recently on a voyage to India I realize what most Americans, and every coffee and tea shop I’ve ever been to got wrong. Steeping in water. Now, you can create something tasty in water too. As I said, turning it into a latte worked for me. But, when I tasted the creamy Indian blend, my experience was elevated. I was in love!!!

Here is the secret.

First, you need a high quality blend. La Rue 1680 has you covered there as we choose our leaves, herbs and spices by hand and import from India. We have quality you can see with whole ingredients. And loose leaf as always.

The next secret is to steep in milk instead of water. 🤦🏾‍♀️ It seems simple and an “of course” moment, and yet it’s almost always steeped in water. Water is much quicker and let’s face it, we have turned into a microwave society. But, if you have a couple of extra minutes, use one heaping tablespoon of our India Street Vanilla Chai  to 8 oz of milk. Allow to heat until a rich color is achieved. 5-8 mins. Strain and sweeten as needed.

It is truly a warm hug in a mug! And your chai experience will never again be the same.

A few wellness benefits of our India Street Vanilla Chai 

1. Ginger:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• Can help to ease nausea and vomiting.
• May help to lower blood sugar levels and improve heart health.

2. Cinnamon:

• Contains antioxidant properties that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Can help to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
• anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.

3. Cardamom:

• Help to improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.
• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.

4. Clove:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• May help to improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.
• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

5. Nutmeg:

• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.
• Improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.

6. Calendula petals:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• Antimicrobial properties that could help to fight off infections.
• Can help to soothe irritated skin and promote wound healing when applied topically.

Learn more about our India Street Vanilla Chai here 

Take a moment to watch the quick video below to see this creamy chai in action.