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KiwiDelight drank Spicier Chai by 52teas

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Brewed on the stove-top. Brought to a boil, simmered for five minutes, added milk and sugar, brought to a boil again.

This blend stands out to me because of the pepper flakes, which I’ve never seen in masala chai recipes before. By golly, is this blend spicy. The flakes don’t hit right away, allowing me to taste the cozy briskness of the base tea and the other spices. Then BAM – on the back of your tongue. Stays there for minutes. It was surprising. Couldn’t stop saying wow.

I appreciate that this is incredibly spicy and that the ingredients are quite fresh, but it is too much for me. Next time I’ll have to double the amount of milk and sugar to make it just right for me personally. My dad, with whom I shared this, agrees, commenting on how he’d think this would be better with 1/3 as many flakes. Besides that, he does like this blend and the idea of having pepper flakes in masala chai.

Additionally, the dry leaf has a great aroma – powerful, full of clove and pepper. Made me sneeze! The ingredients are quite fresh, particularly the cloves.

Recommended for those who prefer super spicy tea or want to try a different masala chai recipe.

Preparation

3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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adagio breeze
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I’m a little worried about the spicy chai I bought recently… hopefully the chocolate and marshmallow flavors will tame it a bit!

KiwiDelight
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That sounds delish!

adagio breeze
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It did to me too, but now I’m worried about all the chili flakes!

KiwiDelight
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I think if you just keep adding more milk it’ll be less intense.

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adagio breeze
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I’m a little worried about the spicy chai I bought recently… hopefully the chocolate and marshmallow flavors will tame it a bit!

KiwiDelight
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That sounds delish!

adagio breeze
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It did to me too, but now I’m worried about all the chili flakes!

KiwiDelight
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I think if you just keep adding more milk it’ll be less intense.

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I began drinking tea because its complexity fascinated me. I love learning about its history, its manufacturing processes, and its place in various cultures.

Japanese greens were my first love and gateway into the world.

My favorite teas are leafhopper oolongs, pu’erh (shou and sheng), and masala chai. My favorite herbal tisanes are spear/peppermint, lavender and chrysanthemum.

I’m currently exploring pu’erh, and any Chinese and Taiwanese teas in general. I’m not much into flavored teas, unlike when I first started. The only teas I truly dislike are fruity tisanes and the ones that have too much fruit. I do like hisbiscus, especially iced.

I like to write nature essays. I’m a birdwatcher as well as a tea enthusiast. The kiwi is one of my favorite birds. I also like Tolkien, Ancient Egypt, and exercising.

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