How to Brew a Cup of Chai

teas.co.uk · 10 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Teapigs Chai tea temple
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a true rolling boil
• 50ml whole milk, warmed in a small saucepan or microwave (do not boil)
• 1 tsp acacia honey or 1 tsp demerara sugar
• A small grating of fresh whole nutmeg, optional, to finish

Method

1. Fill the kettle and bring it to a true rolling boil.
2. Pre warm the mug by half filling it with hot water from the kettle, swirling once, and discarding the rinse.
3. Drop the tea temple into the pre warmed mug.
4. Pour the boiling water straight over the temple, filling to about 1cm below the rim.
5. Cover the mug with a small saucer or a tea cosy to trap the spice aromatics in.
6. Steep, covered, for six full minutes.
7. Meanwhile, warm the 50ml of milk gently in a small pan or the microwave; let it steam, but do not boil it.
8. Lift the temple out with a teaspoon and discard, without pressing, as pressing squeezes out bitter clove and pepper.
9. Stir the honey or demerara into the hot brew until dissolved.
10. Pour in the warmed milk and stir; it should turn from deep amber to a soft tan. Grate a little nutmeg over the top if using, and serve.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/chai tea/how to brew a cup of chai/