So I cheated a little…
Nxtdoor’s last review inspired me to make some iced chai latte. I don’t drink cow milk, and her version with coconut milk spoke to me. She infused the chai in hot water first and then mixed with the milk.
I cold steep my chai, it tones down the heavy spice and makes it a more appropriate beverage for summer. So I’ve decided to try something new: cold steep it in one part coconut water, one part coconut milk.
I steeped for 13 hours. (Couldn’t wait any longer!)
This is so decadent good! Don’t know how I would feel about this chai straight, it seems to have a little too much black pepper in it for my taste, but cold stepped in the milk made the ginger and cardamom shine a lot more than the other ingredients. I barely get the clove, which is a good thing cause I’m not crazy about it.
This was a very successful experiment and it will have me revisit my chai collection this summer…maybe try almond milk next, yum!
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Fantastic!!!! So glad this worked for you!!! I did toss some chai into some water and put it in the fridge last night. I’m hoping it’s going to be strong enough to add milk to it make iced latte – but will have to see.
Hmmm. Me think it might be a little watery if you add milk but it’s worth trying :-) let me know how it turns out!
I’m hoping to mix it about half and half. I don’t want it to be JUST milk – I find that too thick and heavy for my tastes (even skim milk – I don’t want just milk). It will take some adjusting and playing to find the right ratio. Good think I have a MOUNTAIN of chai in my house. :))
Oh, and sorry Dexter, I completely forgot to thank you for this wonderful sample in my note :-)
Sounds fantastic . I should do more cold steep.
That sounds amazing, and now I know what to do with the rest of this chai I have. :)
Boychik, I cold steep everyday during summer. It’s a great way to use some teas I don’t drink enough of. But cold steeping in milk is new to me, and I realize I,m on to something, lots of possibilities!
Crowkettle, hope you like it, let me know how it turns out for you :-)
I never cold steeped chai! I shall try it next time. I too like it a little less spicy.
Fantastic!!!! So glad this worked for you!!! I did toss some chai into some water and put it in the fridge last night. I’m hoping it’s going to be strong enough to add milk to it make iced latte – but will have to see.
Hmmm. Me think it might be a little watery if you add milk but it’s worth trying :-) let me know how it turns out!
I’m hoping to mix it about half and half. I don’t want it to be JUST milk – I find that too thick and heavy for my tastes (even skim milk – I don’t want just milk). It will take some adjusting and playing to find the right ratio. Good think I have a MOUNTAIN of chai in my house. :))
Oh, and sorry Dexter, I completely forgot to thank you for this wonderful sample in my note :-)
Sounds fantastic . I should do more cold steep.
That sounds amazing, and now I know what to do with the rest of this chai I have. :)
Boychik, I cold steep everyday during summer. It’s a great way to use some teas I don’t drink enough of. But cold steeping in milk is new to me, and I realize I,m on to something, lots of possibilities!
Crowkettle, hope you like it, let me know how it turns out for you :-)
I never cold steeped chai! I shall try it next time. I too like it a little less spicy.