The Perfect Cup
The perfect cup of chai is only a few minutes away no matter where you are. See which method suits your lifestyle and join me on this incredible journey over a cup of delicious chai – your way.
– John
At Home
With Milk
- Add 1 heaped tablespoon (15gms) of chai per person to a pot
- Add 3/4 th mug of water per person to a pot (Approx. 200ml)
- Boil on high for 5 minutes. Give that delicious elixir a few stirs now and then
- Add 1/2 a mug of your choice of milk per person (Approx. 125ml)
- Bring to boil for 1 minute on a medium simmer
- Let this amazingness sit for a minute after the heat is turned off
- Strain and enjoy,
Notes: Best milk to use is full cream. For vegan options use Bonsoy or Almond milk (Milk lab)
Without Milk
- Add 1 mug of water per person to a pot (approx. 250ml).
- Add 1 heaped tablespoon (15gms) of CHAI per person to the pot. Bring the water to boil.
- Medium simmer for up to 1 minutes.
- Let it sit for about a minute after the burner is turned off.
- Strain and let that cup of Chai take you places.
At Work
With Milk
- Add 1 heaped tablespoon (15gms) of CHA-i per person to teapot/infuser
- Add 1/2 mug (Approx. 125ml) of hot/boiling water per person to the teapot/infuser
- Let this sit for 2 to 3 minutes at least. The longer the better. Stir occasionally.
- Add choice of milk (Approx. 125ml) heated or cold to the teapot/infuser.
- Let this mixture sit for about a 1 to 2 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Strain and enjoy.
Notes: Best milk to use is full cream. For vegan options use Bonsoy or Almond milk (Milk lab)
Without Milk
- Add 1 heaped tablespoon (15gms) of CHA-i per person to teapot/infuser
- Add 1 mug(approx. 250ml) of water per person to the teapot/infuser
- Let this sit for 2 to 3 minutes at least. The longer the better. Stir occasionally.
- Strain and let that cup of Chai take you places.
At a cafe
(Regular Size Cup 8oz = 280ml)
- Add 2 tablespoon CHA-i (20 grams) to an empty milk jug
- Cover with 120ml/g boiling water and stir well
- Steam with wand on low for 10-15 seconds
- Allow chai to steep for 1-2 mins at least
- Steam with wand on low for 10-15 seconds
- Add 140ml/g milk of choice to milk jug with chai mixture and steam together with wand till chai is combined with milk
- Rest for at least 1 minute.
- Strain and serve with a light shake of crunchy ‘chai sprinkle’ to garnish.
Notes: Best milk to use is full cream. For vegan options use Bonsoy or Almond milk (Milk lab)
(Large Size Cup 12oz = 400ml)
- Add 3 tablespoons CHA-i (30 grams) to an empty milk jug.
- Cover with 180ml/g boiling water and stir well.
- Steam with wand on low for 10-15 seconds.
- Allow chai to steep for 1-2 mins at least.
- Steam with wand on low for 10-15 seconds.
- Add 200ml/g milk of choice to milk jug with chai mixture and steam together with wand till chai is combined with milk.
- Rest for at least 1 minute
- Strain and serve with a light shake of crunchy ‘chai sprinkle’ to garnish.
Notes: Best milk to use is full cream. For vegan options use Bonsoy or Almond milk (Milk lab)
Steep and strain method at a cafe (without milk)
1. Add 1 mug of water per person to a milk jug(approx. 250ml).
2. Add 1 heaped tablespoon (15gms) of CHA-i per person to the milk jug.
3. Let this sit for a minute low wand for 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Let it sit for about a minute before serving
5. Strain and serve with a light shake of crunchy ‘chai sprinkle’ to garnish.