As you know, I’ve always been a huge fan of all things chai tea. One rainy day in Central Texas, I decided to start cooking in deep cleaning mode, in that super famous store, aka my pantry. Luckily, I found some Rishi Masala Chai concentrate that I had forgotten existed. It was time to put the pot on the fire.
I had purchased the Rishi Masala Chai at Natural Grocers after trying the Rishi Turmeric Ginger Chai years ago, and didn’t add it to the teas. Because? Anyway, I quickly looked at the expiration date and luckily it was still ready to use. Phew!
How to Make Chai Concentrate
Making chai concentrate is very easy. I love my classic Tazo Chai, which is made the same way. Shake the container, pour equal parts concentrate and milk into a saucepan, and mix them together. Depending on the packaging, a steamer may also be used. Bring the mixture to just below boiling point (or 165 F). I’m not that specific. Stir several times while heating. Pour the contents into a cup or jar and enjoy.
Packaging
I love the look of the packaging with its brown and yellow tones – a lovely tea to gift in the future. The packaging indicates that it is completely natural and handmade, you just need to add milk. The tea concentrate is 32 oz. Once the concentrate is opened, keep it in the fridge and it will last for 1 week. It indicates that the secret to the vibrant chai tea is in the artisanal preparation that brings out the flavors and aromas of spices and vanilla to create the traditional taste infused with rich, malty black tea.
Ingredients include an infusion of
- filtered water
- organic black tea
- organic cinnamon
- organic cardamom
- organic ginger
- organic black pepper
- organic clove
- organic evaporated sugar cane juice
- organic blackstrap molasses
- organic lemon juice
Zyliss milk frother
Now that I have my handy Zyliss handheld milk frother, which I love, I’ve been using it last, but it’s not necessary for the process. However, the frother is easy to use and fun. I pour our chai into colorful mugs. There’s nothing better to brighten up a rainy day.
Thoughts
This is a super tasty chai. A little spicier than Tazo Chai, but not too spicy. My best critics, my husband, my hot tea drinking daughter, and I all agreed that the Rishi Masala Chai concentrate was a hit. Now my Tazo and Rishi Chai concentrates sit next to each other on the shelf. Yes, with the other teas.
iced chai
This chai can also be made into iced chai. Just pour the concentrate over ice with equal parts milk.
climate change
Well, we’re in Central Texas and in a week the weather will probably change from heavy rain to beautiful sunny days, probably more rain than sunshine, and in that time our hot (or iced) Rishi Masala Chai will be gone again. Before the cooling time runs out.
