Collingham, Lizzie. (2006). "Chai: The Great Tea Campaign". In Curry: A Tale of Cooks & Conquerors, pp 187-214. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-517241-8. In Pakistan, masala chai is usually brewed with milk and sweetened with spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and/or cloves. [26] Consumption beyond the Indian subcontinent [ edit ] A soy vanilla chai latte served in Berlin

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In the metropolitan city of Mumbai, roadside tea stalls serve smaller cups of tea at a lower budget which is referred to as 'cutting chai', the term 'cutting' referring to the halving of quantity contained in a full cup to reduce the cost of the cup of tea. [25] If you travel with a lot of bags and luggage, trains are your best option. Luggage weight limits on trains are rather flexible and allow you to carry multiple bags with you. The term chai originated from the Chinese word for tea, cha (see Etymology of tea) via the Hindi chai ( चाय). In English, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as masala chai, [4] or simply chai, [5] even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. The taste of authentic Masala chai transports tea drinkers to a small tea shop in the streets of India. Without that long flight. Simply mix 3 teaspoons (15g) of Mumbai Railway Chai with 8oz of steamed milk and stir well. Using an espresso machine? You can mix our Mumbai Railway Chai powder and preferred combo of water, milk or any plant milk in a pitcher and steam it hot (min. 75 celcius)on an espresso machine. Try not to force froth on top of the milk at the start of steaming. Keep the steamer 1-2cm under the surface at all times. If you use 20cl milk or plant milk, you will end up with a 25cl drink due to introducing air into the milk.

Tea was introduced to India by the British as a popular beverage. Tea plants have grown wild in the Assam region since antiquity, but historically, Indians viewed tea as a herbal medicine rather than as a recreational beverage. [7] White sugar, brown sugar, Demerara sugar, or honey may be used as sweetener in chai. Jaggery may also be used as a sweetener. [20] Preparation [ edit ] A boy in Mysore preparing masala chai: As it is prepared by decoction, preparation usually includes straining tea from the solids. The simplest traditional method of preparing masala chai is through decoction, by actively simmering or boiling a mixture of milk and water with loose-leaf tea, sweeteners, and whole spices. Indian markets all over the world sell various brands of chai masala, ( Hindi: चाय मसाला, romanized: chāy masālā, lit.'tea spice') for this purpose, though many households or tea vendors, known in India as chai wallahs, [21] blend their own. The solid tea and spice residues are strained off from masala chai before serving.Masala chai is popular in East Africa and the Caribbean. [27] [28] It is also quite popular in the GCC; but it is locally known as Karak Tea or Chai Karak ( Arabic: شاي كرك, Urdu: کڑک چائے). [29] In the West [ edit ] Outside of India, such as in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or other European, countries whole-fat cow's milk is usually used. Generally, the main part of masala chai is the masalas like Tulsi, Mulethi, Aswagandha, Tezpatta and other useful ingredients. [1]

In the West, to better simulate water buffalo milk, one may try using dry or powdered milk, along with the raw or turbinado sugar normally used in India. In addition, as milk consumption in all age groups in the West has started to decrease steadily over the last 50 years, substitutes such as oat and almond milk have emerged as an alternative to water buffalo milk as well. [30] As an alternative to the hot tea format, several types of cold " chai" beverages have become popular in the United States. These range in complexity from a simple spiced iced tea without milk to a slush of spiced tea, ice, and milk (or nondairy creamer) mixed in a blender and topped with whipped cream. [31] A roadside chaiwale (chai store) in Jaipur Banerjee, Snigdha. "The British ad propaganda & the journey from tea to chai". www.cityspidey.com . Retrieved 24 January 2023. The tea is now taken to a refining company where tea tasters evaluate the colour, taste and texture and categorise the tea leaves. This is followed by a sophisticated and delicate procedure to remove the stems, twigs and unwanted elements so that just the finest and purest parts of the tea plant remain which are then cut in to similar sized pieces and is called Tencha tea. Special or luxury trains feature sufficient legroom which allows you to stretch your legs and relax. In comfort and space these train seats can be compared to business class airplane seats.For a cold refreshing Chai Cooler: Mix 2 teaspoons (approx 15g) of Mumbai Railway Chai together with 3oz hot water (min. 75 celcius)+ 3oz hot (min. 75 celcius)milk or any plant milk. Pour the Chai through a strainer into a mug or glass - give it a good stir, add some ice cubes and serve. If you have a blender, you can blend the Mumbai Railway Chai powder, milk and ice cubes into a smooth Mumbai Railway Chai Cooler. M., Gilbert, Richard (1986). Caffeine, the most popular stimulant. New York: Chelsea House Publishers. p. 24. ISBN 9780877547563. OCLC 12970317. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Originating in India [1] [6] the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses, with many using the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffè latte but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso.