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how to make karak chai at home

the way we make it at the cafe, step by step. about ten minutes.

how to make karak chai at home how we make it at the cafe · under 10 min

i want to brew cup usingmilk.

½ cup water
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp karak chai blend
1½ tsp sugar

½ cup of water for one cup, 1 cup for anything more. it mostly cooks off, and that's what makes it rich.

you'll need
pot
tablespoon
ladle
strainer

our milk recs

four steps. swipe as you go.

  1. boil the milk and water

    add both to the pot together. bring to a gentle boil on medium-high heat.

  2. add the blend and sugar

    add in the chai blend and sweetener to taste. turn it down to medium-low.

  3. 5 min

    simmer, and ladle it

    scoop and pour it back a few times. that's what makes it frothy. keep an eye on it so it doesn't boil over.

    5:00
  4. strain and pour

    pour it into a cup and enjoy with a friend!

look for the right color

  1. just instill milky
  2. 2 mintan. keep going
  3. 4 mincaramel. almost
  4. 6 minthat's it

stoves run different. when it looks like the last one, you're done!

how did your cup come out?

that's what we like to hear!it wanted another minute or two. let it go until it matches the last color, and try 1¼ tbsp next time.too hot for too long. medium heat once the blend is in, and pull it the moment it hits caramel. a bit more sugar softens it.welcome to the club. bigger pot than feels necessary, and lift it the second it climbs. also try getting a chai guard from amazon to put on top of your pot.

the questions we get most

how much blend per cup?

one level tablespoon. with oat milk, about two-thirds of one.

what's in the blend?

organic assam tea and crushed cardamom. that's the whole list. no sugar, no milk powder, nothing else, so it's vegan on its own.

how much caffeine is in a cup?

less than a coffee, more than a green tea. roughly half a cup of coffee's worth, give or take how strong you brew it.

can i add ginger or other spices?

absolutely, you can get creative based on how you're feeling. people add ginger, cinnamon, cloves. make it your own :)

can i make it iced?

yes, and it's really good. brew it without any water, let it cool down till it's room temp, and pour it over a full glass of ice.

how do i store the bag, and how long does it last?

just zip it so it's airtight, it's good for up to a year (but we're sure you'll go through it much quicker!)

Karak Chai Blend

$18

4.94 (112)16 cups a bag

  • strong, organic loose-leaf black tea
  • foolproof every time, with our 5 min recipe
  • loaded with cardamom, no more grinding
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