Character: Robust and full flavored with an intoxicating masala spice character. The exotic flavors of India's most popular drink in this fantastic decaffeinated form. A superbly smooth mixture of spices and a top quality Indian tea. Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit. Our Co2 Decaf process is completely chemical free and kind to the environment. It leaves none of the chemical flavor residue associated with chemically decaffeinated teas.
Country of Origin: India, Zimbabwe
Region: Malabar Coast, Chipinge
Grade: January #1, Decaff Flowery Fannings
Altitude: 500 – 2000 feet above sea level
Manuf. Type: CTC and Hand chopped
Infusion: Bright and tending coppery with rosy highlights.
Ingredients: Decaffeinated green tea, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Black pepper.
Hot Tea: This tea is best enjoyed by pouring 180F/90C water over the leaves (1 teaspoon per cup) for 3 minutes (longer=stronger). Don't remove the leaves. Can be infused repeatedly 2-3 times using higher temperatures & shorter infusions until flavor is exhausted.
Iced Tea: Pour 1 1/4 cups of hot water over 6 teaspoons of tea and steep for 5 minutes. Pour into pitcher while straining leaves, add ice and top up with cold water to make a quart of iced tea. Garnish and sweeten to taste.