- Case of three 4.5-ounce tins (total of 13.5 ounces)
- Traditional South Indian blend of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and black pepper
- Aromatic, robust, spicy-sweet; serve sweetened with steamed milk or cream
- USDA-certified organic; Fair Trade-certified; kosher-certified
- Selected by Rishi buyers (no middlemen); packaged in Milwaukee, WI
Product Description
Garden direct teas and artisan blends. An uplifting blend of full-bodied black tea and aromatic spices. USDA organic. Certified kosher. Certified Organic by QAI. Origin: Chai originated in India where it is served in roadside stands across the nation by chai wallahs (tea vendors). Rishi Masala Chai is the evolution of this flavorful tradition. Robust, Fair Trade black tea is hand blended with aromatic, forest friendly spices in small batches with the utmost artisan skill and master tea blending techniques. Profile: There are as many varieties of chai as dialects of Hindi. Served sweet everywhere in India, it is the subcontinent's national drink. Recently, Rishi's 100% Organic and Fair Trade Masala Chai has become popular all over the world as a spicy-sweet black tea latte. The combination of spices and black tea is known to awaken the senses and please the palate. Rishi's traditionally blended chai makers a great hot or iced tea latte, served sweet with cream or milk. Palate: Rishi Masala Chai is smooth ad robust with zesty notes of ginger, pepper and cardamom. the complex and swirling layer of sewers and aromatic spices are derived from only natural ingredients without any added flavors or oils. Mix with the milk of your choice and sweeten to taste with honey or sugar. (These statement have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Rishi Tea Organic Masala Chai Loose Tea, 4.5-Ounce Tin
This is nice if you're a traditionalist. It's quite strong and fresh tasting. Call me a party pooper, but I have to say making this tea was a little too much like work for me. I'd rather slap together a nice cup of International Foods chai latte. I know the two don't even compare. Like I said, if you're a traditionalist this is great... for you. I'd just rather sit back at a tea house and have someone else make me the real stuff when I want to relax and have a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteRating: 3 / 5
This tea (chai) does not taste anything close to real Indian masala cha. It is more like milky, weak tea with some funny flavor. This is very different from the aromatic tea you can make from loose Indian tea and fresh ginger. It is a mixer of little weak tea powder thrown in with whole black pepper, whole cardamom and other whole things.
ReplyDeleteAfter boiling, you end up throwing all these good-looking whole masalas without getting much out of them. The proper thing would have been to make a "masala" powder out of these whole things to get some aroma in your chai.
If you have ever tried an authentic masala chai, not the hyped type you get in some fancy stores, you know what I mean. I won't buy it again. It is all packing and no substance.
Rating: 1 / 5
I've tried several brands of chai tea and Rishi's is my favorite. The cardamom and pepper notes are strong. This blend makes a deliciously spicy a chai latte.
ReplyDeleteRating: 5 / 5
I love this tea even though I can get all the ingredients from India and make my own masala chai. But this one has a special flavor and is organic! However, it is a little weak and does not give the full bodied tea experience of true Indian chai. So I mix strong black tea from India. Then boil some ginger before adding the tea in the water. Also, milk should always be added after the tea has boiled for a minute or so. When it all comes to the boil for the last time, add sugar/honey and strain. Boiling the tea without milk will give you more color and taste, otherwise it becomes too weak and milky.
ReplyDeleteRating: 5 / 5
I generally adore Rishi Chai, but I have to admit that I didn't love the most recent delivery. The spices are great -- heavy on cardamom, which I adore -- but not enough TEA! I had to add loose black tea from my stock to balance the flavor, which I've never had to do before. Ah well, maybe the next tin will be better.
ReplyDeleteRating: 4 / 5