Nela's Chai Methods | Chai Tea | Chai Latte | Wellington, New Zealand

ALL METHODS ARE BASED ON A STANDARD 250ml CUP SIZE

LIQUID CHAI

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CHAI LATTE

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT MILK

CHAI TEA

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT WATER, MILK TO TASTE.

ICED CHAI

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls COLD MILK

+ 1 SCOOP OF VANILLA ICE CREAM, BLENDED WITH CRUSHED ICE.

BAKING

CAN BE USED AS A FLAVOURING FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BAKED TREATS. SEE RECIPES TAB FOR MORE IDEAS.

CHOCOLATE CHAI

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HOT CHOCOLATE

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT MILK

CHOCOLATE TEA

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT WATER, MILK TO TASTE.

TUMERIC CHAI

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TURMERIC CHAI

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT MILK

TURMERIC TEA

30ml (2 TBLSP / 3 CAPS) CHAI + 200mls HOT WATER, MILK TO TASTE.

LOOSE LEAF CHAI

CHAI TEA

ADD 1 tsp CHAI TO 3/4 CUP OF COLD WATER.

HEAT UNTIL THERE IS AN EVEN COLOUR CHANGE.

ADD 1/4 CUP MILK AND BRING TO THE BOIL.

STRAIN AND SERVE, ADD SUGAR/HONEY TO TASTE. ENJOY!

CHAI LATTE

ADD 1 1/2 tsp CHAI AND 1 tsp SUGAR TO 1/4 CUP OF COLD WATER.

HEAT UNTIL THERE IS AN EVEN COLOUR CHANGE.

ADD 3/4 CUP MILK AND BRING TO THE BOIL.

STRAIN AND SERVE. ENJOY!

TIPS & TRICKS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR CAFÉ & HOME USE

• IF USING A LARGER THAN 250ML CUP, PLEASE ADD EXTRA CHAI FOR THAT WARMING SPICY FLAVOUR TO REALLY SHINE.

• AS NELA'S CHAI IS AUTHENTICALLY INDIAN & HAS THE BALANCE OF SPICES JUST RIGHT, NO CINNAMON SHOULD BE SPRINKLED ON TOP.

• CHAI IS TRADITIONALLY VERY HOT. MILK SHOULD BE HOTTER THAN IF YOU WERE MAKING A COFFEE.

• LOOSE LEAF CHAI AND CHAI CONCENTRATES CAN BE MADE WITHOUT MILK.

• WATER AND MILK PROPORTIONS CAN BE VARIED ACCORDING TO TASTE

• ADDITIONAL FLAVOURS TO TRY ADDING TO LOOSE LEAF CHAI: FRESHLY GRATED GINGER, MINT, LEMONGRASS OR A FEW MORE TEA LEAVES FOR A STRONGER TEA TASTE WHEN BREWING THE CHAI BEFORE ADDING THE MILK.