All About Chai

  WHAT IS CHAI? A little while ago we wrote in a blog post about the history of this wonderful drink, and what exactly it is, as well as its health benefits, so I won’t go into detail here. I will only say that Chai is a traditional beverage dating back up to 9,000 years and is made with milk, sugar, spices and tea, simmered together and served warm.  But you might still be confused about names. Is the cup of chai you make at home the same as the ‘chai latte’ you see at your local coffee shop? Despite the fact that it has ‘latte’ in its name, and you can see it on menus next to espressos and cortados, it contains no coffee whatsoever. The difference between a Chai Latte and a cup of traditional Indian Chai is how it’s made. A chai latte has become synonymous with a powder or syrup that tastes vaguely like the traditional drink it's based on, but usually doesn’t contain any whole ingredients that makes a masala chai, rather they are the notion of a chai. Just remember, no matte...

Are you a chai or coffee enthusiast? Perhaps you have heard of or even tried a dirty chai latte. If not, we have you covered. We have discussed everything about dirty chai, from the common ingredients, benefits, and a few recipes.  WHAT IS DIRTY CHAI?  Dirty chai is a popular espresso beverage made with tea or chai concentrate, one shot of espresso, and steamed milk. Unlike ordinary chai or sticky chai, the outcome is a blend of regular latte and chai. Spices frequently used in dirty chai are black pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. Dirty chai can be served hot or cold, depending on your preference.  DIRTY CHAI VS. CHAI LATTE It's worth noting that there's a difference between a chai latte and dirty chai. One key difference lies with the use of coffee. Chai latte doesn't have any coffee, while dirty chai latte has espresso as one of the main ingredients. Similarly, chai latte is popular among chai lovers, thanks to its dominant tea flavor, while dirty chai f...