{"title":"Chai Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bangalore-rose-chai-tea","title":"BANGALORE ROSE CHAI","description":"Light floral notes mingle with Masala spices highlighting a superb balance of tea and spice. Milk and a dash of sugar create a taste extravaganza. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition holds that this particular blend of chai was discovered by accident by a chai-wallah (chai seller) plying his trade one day in the Lal Bagh garden in Bangalore India around the turn of the last century. The Lal Bagh garden is one of the most famous gardens in Bangalore a city revered throughout the world by botanists for it's plentiful rose gardens and multitude of rose varieties. To this day in the Lal Bagh garden alone grow over 150 varieties of the beautiful and fragrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the story goes the chai-wallah who was brewing his chai that day to sell to visitors in the garden discovered that rose petals from a bush being pruned nearby had fallen into his teapot. Since the chai-wallah intended to turn a profit that day rather than waste the now scented tea and brew a fresh batch he simply added his other ingredients to the pot. As he mixed in his cardamom ginger black pepper and cinnamon (the traditional ingredients of Indian chai) he discovered how well the spicy aromas blended with the floral tones of the rose petals. According to legend the chai-wallah turned a record profit that day. Word soon spread about the magnificent chai being served in the Lal Bagh garden. As the years progressed the chai-wallah grew quite wealthy by chai-wallah standards thanks to the repeat customers who kept coming back for his unique chai blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a pot yourself. We are confident that this lovely tea will yield the same positive results for your business! A superb tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India and Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam (India) Nandi (Kenya)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 ft. (India) 5900 ft. (Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Torn and Curled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Rose petals..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light floral notes mingle with Masala spices highlighting a superb balance of tea and spice. Milk and a dash of sugar create a taste extravaganza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with golden highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1103453861,"sku":"404-100","price":10.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1103453865,"sku":"404-250","price":20.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1103453869,"sku":"404-500","price":30.64,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1153634685,"sku":"404-1000","price":57.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/404.jpeg?v=1442450008"},{"product_id":"bengal-club-chai-matcha-tea","title":"BENGAL CLUB CHAI MATCHA","description":"Smooth green tea enlivened with fresh Malabar spices. Peppery and saucy finish. Memories of Bombay's Chai Wallah. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most part, the influence of British India has been greatly diminished in her former colony. Still, while even the names have changed, Bombay to Mumbai, Madras to Chennai, and Calcutta to Kolkata, a taste of India's former colonial past can be found if one knows where to look. So it is with Kolkata's Bengal Club, a social and business club founded in 1827. First christened the Calcutta United Service Club by founding president, Lt. Col, the Hon J. Finch, the club has operated continuously into the modern era. To this day it counts among its members the business and social elite of Kolkata, many who have been with the club for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what does one do at the club? In addition to finding a moment's repose amongst the hustle and bustle of one of the World's busiest cities, one meets with associates to discuss the political climate of the day and shake hands on the latest business deal. One also partakes in a proper British tea service, served each evening in The Terrace room on fine bone china, a distinct holdover of India's colonial past. In fact, where tea is concerned, service at the Bengal Club is often referred to as being \"more British than the British\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the venerable \"Bengal\", as it is referred to by those in the know, our Master Taster created this stunning matcha by blending the classic flavors of Indian Chai, with a modern twist, Izu Matcha, to reflect the new, cosmopolitan face of India. From the first sip, this peppery, spicy cup transports you to an exotic world of flavor, tradition and history. If you ever get a chance to visit the Bengal, tell them Metropolitan Tea sent you. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes matcha so special? Unlike traditional teas in which the leaves are brewed and discarded, Matcha is powdered and brewed whole. As such, the leaves themselves are actually consumed. In addition to producing incredible mouth feel and a thick, rich cup, this maximizes the antioxidant benefits of the tea, helping it rank amongst the World's most healthful beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e China \/ Kenya \/ India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province \/ Nandi Highlands \/ Kerala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanghai \/ Mombasa \/ Cochin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Matcha 10-16 micron. Made to Japanese specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Matcha process, Small batch crafted, 100% natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Black + White pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth green tea enlivened with fresh Malabar spices. Peppery and saucy finish. Memories of Bombayå¬???s Chai Wallah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest green and mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot matcha latte brewing methods - fast method: \u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1\/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1\/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water \u0026amp; mix vigorously to make a smooth paste-like liquid. Top with freshly steamed milk (or substitute) and sweeten to taste. (Try maple syrup or honey)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Best and Most popular) Hot matcha latte brewing methods - Recommended method: Makes 2 cups (halve the ingredients to make 1 cup):\u003c\/strong\u003e You will need a few items to prepare Matcha Lattes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha measure or tea spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 oz. stainless steel carafe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavoring syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk 2% (Almond, soy or rice milk).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong stir spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start, measure approximately 15oz. (450 ml) of milk into stainless steel carafe. Add 1 teaspoon or 2 matcha measures of Matcha. Stir with long spoon to combine with milk. Add 1 oz. (30 ml.) of flavoring syrup. Froth vigorously with frothing wand from espresso machine. When blend is smooth with micro bubbles, pour into cup. The aroma is great, it tastes better and you get all of the goodness from tea. Very invigorating! You may substitute 2 tablespoons of either Maple syrup, Agave syrup or Honey for the flavoring syrup to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using a measuring cup to prepare and use as a training guide, and with practice a Matcha Barista should be able to prepare using a Freehand method - or also known as winging it. The measure, however, takes out the guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to clean your equipment - this avoids contaminating future beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot tea brewing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring filtered or freshly drawn water to a rolling boil and let cool to roughly 180\u003cspan class=\"Tgc\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003eF\/82\u003cspan class=\"Tgc\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003eC. Place approximately 1\/2 of a teaspoon of Matcha in your cup. Infuse with 8oz\/250ml of water, whisk briskly and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Matcha: Please note that in order to brew Ceremonial Matcha you will need a set of Japanese tea ceremony tools. (Bowls, scoops, and a whisk). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare tea bowls by warming them with boiled water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare your Matcha whisk by soaking the tip in the boiled water in one of the bowls for about 10 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the water out and dry the bowl with a paper towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing your teaspoon, add 2 scoops of Matcha to each bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 1\/3 of a cup of your hot water into each bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a slow motion, submerge any loose bits of Matcha that may be floating on the surface of the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk the tea more briskly in a back and forth motion until the surface of the Matcha becomes frothy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume immediately. (In Japan, it is customary to drink the entire bowl in 3 quick slurps).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced matcha latte brewing methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1\/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1\/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water \u0026amp; mix vigorously to make a smooth paste-like liquid. Top with freshly steamed milk (or substitute) and sweeten to taste. Cool for 30-60 minutes and pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow brewed Iced Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 3 level teaspoons of Matcha into a glass pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice and let sit. After a few hours, ice will have melted and tea brewed. Stir vigorously to ensure the Matcha goes into suspension. Pour over ice and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Ginger Tea with crushed ice and lime:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ingredients -2 level teaspoons of Matcha, 2 tablespoons of chopped ginger, 1\/2 cup ice, juice of 1\/2 lime, dash of honey)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend ice, Matcha and ginger in a blender until ice is crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a chilled glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime juice and honey to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159234901,"sku":"3000-100","price":26.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159234905,"sku":"3000-250","price":60.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159234909,"sku":"3000-500","price":110.83,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/3000.jpg?v=1442459881"},{"product_id":"cochin-masala-chai-tea","title":"COCHIN MASALA CHAI","description":"Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala spices. The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Superb with milk and sugar.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient city of Cochin is one of Southern India's most important. It is for this reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Gateway of Southern India. Throughout the centuries, the city, which is situated in the state of Kerala, came under the rule of many different masters. First came the exotically named Zamorin of Kozhikode (Calicut). It is believed however that the name of the city derives from the Chinese word \"kochi\", given to the city by its next ruler, the great Kublai Khan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCochin however first came to prominence during the rule of the Portuguese around 1530. Their empire at the time was one of the world's most powerful and under their tenure Cochin developed into a very prosperous trading centre. After the Portuguese came Dutch rule in the mid 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, followed by the British, and finally, after Indian independence, Indian rule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne can imagine that is because of this mix of cultures that Cochin subsequently became famous for a mixture of its own, \u003cem\u003eCochin Masala - \u003c\/em\u003ea mixture of coconut, ground red chilies, dal, coriander, and turmeric. Cochin Masala is a cooking staple in Southern India and is used to flavor curries of all sorts. It is with high regard for the long history of this ancient city that we present this wonderful chai, one of India's most popular beverages. Traditionally this chai would be brewed using milk instead of water. The same effect however, can be created by brewing your tea in the usual fashion and adding warm milk. Brew yourself a cup and be spiritually transported to old Cochin - truly superb tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\/Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam\/Nandi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500' -1500 \/ 5500 - 6500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut, Torn, Curled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala spices. The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Superb with milk and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with golden highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion pack for each 7-9oz\/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes (for true chayee chayee, steep at least 7 minutes). While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai -put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup's volume. When the chai is ready -pour into your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 11\/2 cups\/315ml over the tea. Steep for 7 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the bags. Add ice, milk and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion pack into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz\/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 7 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz\/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1\/2 serving. Add milk and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310513,"sku":"405-100","price":11.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310517,"sku":"405-250","price":22.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310521,"sku":"405-500","price":33.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310525,"sku":"405-1000","price":63.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 bags","offer_id":1159310529,"sku":"2505-15","price":8.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 bags","offer_id":1159310533,"sku":"2505-24","price":12.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/405.jpeg?v=1442449717"},{"product_id":"decaf-chai-tea","title":"DECAF CHAI","description":"A superbly smooth mixture of spices and a top quality Indian tea, this is one brew you'll want to take with you wherever you go.  \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout India stories abound as to who created the heavenly mix of spice and tea known as Chai. One of the more believable theories holds that it was created by Indian gypsies hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years ago. Gypsies live in almost every quarter of the Indian sub-continent. And although there are many different tribes with unique customs and stories, oral histories maintain that they all descend from the \u003cem\u003eLohar\u003c\/em\u003e people, an ancient group of blacksmiths known to be fierce warriors. Legend has it that the \u003cem\u003eLohar\u003c\/em\u003e originated in the city of Chittorgarh but were defeated in a battle in 1308 and forced out of the city. From that point on, they became a nomadic people and traveled by caravan wherever the dusty trail took them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHmm, if you think that sounds like the perfect opportunity for sampling and collecting spices from all the various and far flung corners of India, you'd be right. Over the centuries the gypsies developed a very flavorful and spicy cuisine using whatever spices they had available to them in the different places they would stay. Ginger... cardamom... cloves... coriander... the list is almost endless. Being surrounded by incredible spices, a good cook gets a few ideas. Now although nobody knows exactly when it happened, at some point, someone decided to try adding a mixture of spice to a pot of hot tea. (At the time, gypsy tea was brewed using milk instead of tea in order to fortify the body during long caravan rides.) The spices blended with the hot milk and tea and created the most wondrous beverage. Spiced chai was born! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the ensuing centuries, chai grew to become India's most popular drink. In fact, chai is as synonymous with India as oranges are to Florida. Well, we're pleased to bring you the exotic flavors of India's most popular drink in this fantastic decaffeinated form. A superbly smooth mixture of spices and a top quality Indian tea, this is one brew you'll want to take with you wherever you go. Brew a pot and transport yourself mentally to the gypsy camps of old - a magical tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, Zimbabwe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malabar Coast, Chipinge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary #1, Decaff Flowery Fannings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500' ft. -2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTC and Hand chopped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated black tea, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust and full flavored with an intoxicating masala spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and tending coppery with rosy highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes (for true Chai steep at least 7 minutes). While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai -put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup's volume. When the chai is ready - pour into your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice, milk, sugar and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310569,"sku":"406-100","price":12.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310573,"sku":"406-250","price":24.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310577,"sku":"406-500","price":36.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310581,"sku":"406-1000","price":69.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/406.jpeg?v=1442449713"},{"product_id":"genmaicha-chai-tea","title":"GENMAICHA CHAI","description":"Toasty notes of puffed rice punctuated by the hot sweetness of ginger taste bud tempting cardamom cinnamon coriander cloves and a long peppery finish. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tea that blends the flavors of Japan and India together may seem a tad unlikely, but these two tea-loving countries have a long history of friendship, so it's a natural fit! Cultural exchange between Japan and India started sometime during the 6th Century when Indian Buddhism was brought to Japan by traveling monks. Although Japan's native religion was Shintoism, Buddhism gained a strong foothold in the country and helped forge a bond with India that has lasted for centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the friendlier gestures between the two over the years was a gift of two Indian elephants to the Ueno zoo in central Tokyo. The elephants were sent to Japan in 1949 by Indian president Jawaharlal Nehru. The gift helped bring some levity to the lives of the Japanese who were still reeling after the effects of WWII. The elephants lived for many years in the zoo and were visited by millions. Following the war, India was also the co-signer of one of Japan's first post war peace treaties and helped usher in a new era of diplomatic relations. (Interestingly, if you visit Japan today, the influence of India can be found in any diner. Curry is as much a diner staple there as bacon and eggs are in the West!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo you see, blending Genmaicha with Chai is not such an odd notion after all. Once you brew a pot for yourself you'll wonder why you questioned it at all. The tea blends the light character of Genmaicha with the exotic spiciness of chai. The resulting cup is the kind you want to gulp down as quickly as you can so you can have another. As you tip it back, your tongue is greeted by toasty notes of puffed rice punctuated by the hot sweetness of ginger, taste bud tempting cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and a long peppery finish. A fabulous cup deserving of its own bi-national tea anthem!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam Shizuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000-5900 feet above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Torn and Curled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea Roasted + Popped rice Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious toasty rice notes dappled with green tea and spice create a ceremonial tea union of Japan and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with golden highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310589,"sku":"407-100","price":10.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310593,"sku":"407-250","price":20.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310605,"sku":"407-500","price":31.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310609,"sku":"407-1000","price":59.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/407.jpeg?v=1442449709"},{"product_id":"green-chai-tea","title":"GREEN CHAI WELLNESS","description":"Malabar Coast spices dance through hi-antioxidant greens to produce one of the world's best tasting chais.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003eEver since the 20th of May, 1498 when Vasco da Gama weighed anchor off the coast of India, the spices of the Malabar coast have captivated the Western palate. Over the next few hundred years, wave after wave of Western arrivals, Danes, French and British fell under the intoxicating spell of spicy cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and black pepper. The problem was of course that trade of the spices came with a hefty price in the form of costly wars with India's indigenous kingdoms. Subsequently, what spice made it back to Europe fetched exorbitant prices and came to be available only to the exceptionally wealthy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs any modern day visitor to India will tell you, Malabar Spice is a little easier to come by these days. How so? The heady blend has evolved to become the signature flavor of spiced chai, added to the mix of India's ubiquitous drink along with hot whole milk and strong tea. Today, the drink is available on virtually every street corner, train platform and bus stop. And while no warfare is required to make your purchase, a little haggling never hurts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've decided to do our part to further propagate the sultry flavors of Southern India by developing what we believe to be one of the greatest chai blends ever created - decaffeinated Hi^Antiox Green Chai. What makes it so great? Well, in addition to the outstanding m̩lange of grassy green tea and peppery spice, the leaf we've sourced has an exceptional antioxidant count owing to its high altitude cultivation. (Research conducted at Canada's University of Guelph indicates that teas grown at high elevations exhibit higher than average antioxidant levels.) A fabulous cup even Vasgo da Gama would have crossed any ocean for!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, Chai, Decaf, Wellness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, Malawi, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kericho, Thyolo, Kerala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500', 3500', 1000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTC (Cut, Torn and Curled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury decaf green tea, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Coriander, Clove, Black Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malabar Coast spices dance through Hi^antioxidant greens to produce one of the world's best tasting chais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wild green hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes (for true Chai, steep at least 7 minutes). While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai - put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup's volume. When the chai is ready -pour into your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice, milk, sugar and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310621,"sku":"308-100","price":11.46,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310625,"sku":"308-250","price":22.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310629,"sku":"308-500","price":33.74,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310633,"sku":"308-1000","price":63.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/308.jpeg?v=1442449706"},{"product_id":"green-tea-chai","title":"GREEN TEA CHAI","description":"Superb green tea blended with fresh Asian spices for real green tea chai! Delicious especially with milk and sugar. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai is so prevalent in India and Sri Lanka that it could be called the national drink. It is very common to see the tea wadisserving their chai to the walk-by street traffic. In North America we have the coffee carts; in the sub continent and Sri Lanka you have the wadis. Paint the following picture in your mind: the tea wadis cart has that well used look (read - bashed, dented), quite often with a charcoal fire going keeping the water boiling so steam and smoke are rising, an old evaporated milk can full of sugar, another bashed and dented can with the masala chai spices, an eclectic collection of semi -clean mugs and glasses and a wizened chai expert deftly pouring back and forth from great heights, tea with spices and milk, combining the two ingredients. Once combined it is normal to add a fantastic amount of sugar for that real chai experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai is brewed with milk and a mixture of spices. Each recipe can be different depending upon the spices used. Indian spiced chai is often referred to as Masala Chai. The word chai literally means tea (different languages use various forms of this word - for example Portuguese call it cha, Hindus call it chai, and in Chinese the sound of the symbol for tea sounds very much like cha.) and masala is the word for the mixture of the various spices - hence Masala Chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous medical journals laud the health benefits of green tea. Top quality high grown green teas -the type of base tea in this chai (and for that matter -black tea as well) contain a significant number of polyphenols which are antioxidants, elements known to inhibit various types of cancers. Additionally recent research is also seeing a positive correlation between the consumption of tea and the lower incidence of heart disease. Another added benefit of chai is that the chai is prepared with milk -a good source calcium and other essential nutrients. Green Tea Chai -the drink of health!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuwara Eliya Dimbula and Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Gunpowder (Cannon style) Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5600 - 6400 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea Cardamom Cinnamon Cummin seed Coriander Curry leaves Lemon grass Fenugreek seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb green tea blended with fresh Asian spices for real green tea chai! Delicious especially with milk and sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea infusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310645,"sku":"408-100","price":11.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310649,"sku":"408-250","price":22.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310653,"sku":"408-500","price":33.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310657,"sku":"408-1000","price":63.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/408.jpeg?v=1442449703"},{"product_id":"indian-mocha-chai-tea","title":"INDIAN MOCHA CHAI","description":"Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes and overtones of mocha depth. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai is so prevalent in India and Sri Lanka that it could be called the national drink. It is very common to see the  tea wadis serving their chai to the walk-by street traffic. In North America we have the coffee carts, in the sub continent and Sri Lanka you have the wadis. Paint the following picture in your mind: the tea wadis cart has that well used look (read - bashed, dented), quite often with a charcoal fire going keeping the water boiling so steam and smoke are rising, an old evaporated milk can full of sugar, another bashed and dented can with the masala chai spices, an eclectic collection of semi -clean mugs and glasses and a wizened chai expert deftly pouring back and forth from great heights, tea with spices and milk, combining the two ingredients. Once combined it is normal to add a fantastic amount of sugar for that real chai experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai is brewed with milk and a mixture of spices. Each recipe can be different depending upon the spices used. Indian spiced chai is often referred to as Masala Chai. The word chai literally means tea (different languages use various forms of this word - for example Portuguese call it chaHindus call it chai, and in Chinese the sound of the symbol for tea sounds very much like cha.) and masala' is the word for the mixture of the various spices - hence Masala Chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften a lower quality tea is used to make chai as it is thought the spices will cover-up any deficiencies in the tea. We do not believe this and prefer to make our dry tea chai mix from real Indian spices and high-grown Ceylon tea. The quality of the tea elevates this chai to a new level. We added natural cherry and chocolate flavors to give our spiced chai a totally different character - the flavoring adds more depth and duplicates one of two of the smells lingering around the tea wadi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuwara Eliya Dimbula and Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5600 - 6400 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Cardamom Cinnamon Cummin seed Coriander Curry leaves Lemon Grass Fenugreek seed Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes and overtones of mocha depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coppery bright - especially enticing with milk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310665,"sku":"409-100","price":11.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310669,"sku":"409-250","price":22.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310673,"sku":"409-500","price":33.94,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310677,"sku":"409-1000","price":64.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 bags","offer_id":1159310681,"sku":"2504-15","price":8.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 bags","offer_id":1159310685,"sku":"2504-24","price":12.64,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/409.jpeg?v=1442449699"},{"product_id":"indian-spiced-chai-tea","title":"INDIAN SPICED CHAI","description":"Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many parts of India there is a saying that loosely translated as: \"spiced chai... the tea that eats like a meal\" - and in certain parts of India it's true. Traditional Indian chai is a heady mix of spice and tea. Chai recipes are handed down from generation to generation the way westerners pass on grandma's apple pie recipe. The tea is traditionally brewed by boiling milk, adding good thick black tea, various spices and then boiling it again. The resulting mixture is thick, spicy and incredibly full-bodied. If your spoon stands up in the cup, it's ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, that might be a little over the top, but it's no exaggeration to say that drinking great chai is almost a religious experience. As the brew reaches all the corners of your body it fills you with a warm glow that you will want to experience again and again. Luckily, if you're in India, spicy fresh chai is available just about everywhere. Chai-sellers, known as Chai \u003cem\u003eWallahs\u003c\/em\u003e sell their concoctions at roadside stalls, train stations, anywhere you can think of. The tea is served in small clay cups known as \u003cem\u003echullarhs \u003c\/em\u003ethat are smashed on the ground once the tea is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Master taster has sampled literally hundreds of chais served everywhere from Bombay to Darjeeling. Of all these, one stands out above all the rest. Just outside of the airport in Guwahati, Assam, there is a cab-stand tucked in behind a local shrine. While waiting for a plane to take him back to Calcutta many years ago, he accepted a cup of chai from the local \u003cem\u003eWallah\u003c\/em\u003e. The cup, with its blend of pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and other spices quite literally blew his mind. It was this cup that inspired our version of Indian Spice Chai. So, even if you aren't in India, brew yourself a pot, summon your inner Chai Wallah by calling out \"chay-ee! chay-ee\" and watch your customers come back time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuwara Eliya Dimbula and Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5600-6400 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Cardamom Cinnamon Cumin Seed Coriander Curry leaves Lemon Grass Fenugreek seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes. Creates a sensory trip to the sub-continent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coppery bright - especially enticing with milk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310689,"sku":"410-100","price":11.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310693,"sku":"410-250","price":22.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310697,"sku":"410-500","price":33.94,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310701,"sku":"410-1000","price":64.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/410.jpeg?v=1442449696"},{"product_id":"kama-sutra-chai-tea","title":"KAMA SUTRA CHAI","description":"Penetrating depth with a full flavored cup exuding sensuous floral and saucy spice notes. A tea for memories! \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian tradition maintains that the Kama Sutra was written by Maharishi Vatsyayana. Vatsyayana is believed to have lived in India sometime between the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e and 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries AD during what is known as the \u003cem\u003eGupta\u003c\/em\u003e period, a time of great cultural and artistic growth. The Kama Sutra is literally a book on the science of love - \u003cem\u003eKama\u003c\/em\u003e translates as desire, and \u003cem\u003eSutra \u003c\/em\u003emeans a technical manual. The ancient treatise depicts positions for uhm, \"marital enjoyment\" with names like \"the Cobra\", and \"Tigress\" -it is a very spicy text. So it may surprise you to learn that tradition also maintains that Mharishi Vatsyayana was a celibate monk. How he got it in his head to describe some of the sultriest, sexiest, physically challenging, stimulating, and creative ways for couples to \"enjoy\" themselves is a mystery that has long been lost to the mists of time. (We thought we'd give you something to ponder while you sipped this stunning Indian chai.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the spirit of sensuousness and discovery offered by Vatsyayana's ancient text we offer this fabulous tea -a real \u003cem\u003em̩lange a spice\u003c\/em\u003e. A true Indian style chai, this blend is based on good strong Indian and Kenyan teas blended with an ancient spice recipe almost as old as the Kama Sutra itself. The taste is heavenly - ginger and cardamom intermingle with cinnamon, cloves and hints of black pepper. The full-bodied cup is rounded out with floral notes that tempt the taste buds and will have you crying out for more. Brew a pot today and raise a cup to the science of love. (And don't blame us if it raises a few other things too!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India and Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam and Travencore Nandi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000-5900 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Torn and Curled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Rose petals Jasmine + Lavender blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrating depth with a full flavored cup exuding sensuous floral and saucy spice notes. A tea for memories!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with golden highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310709,"sku":"411-100","price":11.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310713,"sku":"411-250","price":22.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310717,"sku":"411-500","price":33.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310721,"sku":"411-1000","price":63.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/411.jpeg?v=1442449693"},{"product_id":"lemongrass-chai-tea","title":"LEMONGRASS CHAI","description":"Palate cleansing lemon grass adds a light dimension to the bountiful Malabar spices and malty Assam tea. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemongrass chai is a tea that will truly caress your senses. From the moment you open a bag of this tea you know you are in for a treat. As you inhale the aromas of the chai, your olfactory senses delight in the exotic scents of the far east -cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, coriander, black pepper, and of course Lemongrass. Ah, Lemongrass. Long heralded for its ability to lift a weary and sagging spirit, lemongrass, (Latin: \u003cem\u003eCymbopogon flexuosus)\u003c\/em\u003e is native to East India where it is also known as Malabar grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you brew this tea, first note the slight sweet scent of fresh lemon that emanates from your teapot. The smell of citrus is due to the presence of \u003cem\u003ecitral\u003c\/em\u003e, a biological component of the lemongrass plant. Next, as you sip the tea, notice its eye opening quality. The chai is produced with a base blend of Assam and Kenyan teas from Keyhung, and Kambaa gardens respectively -these estates are noted for their good, strong, full-bodied teas. As you drain the cup you may also find that the presence of the lemongrass in the blend adds clarity of mind, and an openness of spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemongrass itself was traditionally consumed throughout South East Asia as a digestive aid. Subsequently, as an after dinner drink, this chai is unsurpassed, and compliments spicy meals exceptionally well. Like all chais, traditional preparation methods require that the tea be brewed in heavy milk. A similar effect can be achieved however by adding scalded milk to your cup once the tea has been brewed. Pour yourself a cup today and prepare for a tea experience you will want to enjoy again and again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India Kenya Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam Nandi Sing Buri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 ft. 5900 ft under 500 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Torn and Curled) field grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Lemon grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palate cleansing lemon grass adds a light dimension to the bountiful Malabar spices and malty Assam tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright coppery infusion - the presence of spice and lemongrass add striking visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310737,"sku":"412-100","price":10.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310745,"sku":"412-250","price":20.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310749,"sku":"412-500","price":30.64,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310753,"sku":"412-1000","price":57.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/412.jpeg?v=1442449689"},{"product_id":"madras-fusion-chai-tea","title":"MADRAS FUSION CHAI","description":"A trip around the Orient. Sultry notes of hot Malabar spice mellowed by an exceptional Japan Sencha green tea. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever visited a Hindu Mandir, (Temple)? If not, you should. For non-Hindus the experience is a fascinating one filled with warm greetings, peace and quiet and the inevitable invitation to share a meal and cup of spicy warm chai afterward. It was after such a visit to a temple in Chennai, (Chennai is the modern name for the city of Madras) that our Master Taster learned the formula for this wonderful green tea-based chai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile our Master Taster has had Chai everywhere from Assam to Goa, what stood out about the cup on this particular occasion was that it was based on a green tea - traditionally, Indian chai uses black tea as its base. Not wanting to be rude and knowing how tightly guarded many tea-secrets are, he summoned both his courage and artful diplomacy to ask the temple cook how he had made the intoxicating blend. The cook was hesitant. To see if our Master Taster was worthy of receiving such a recipe, the cook asked him a series of questions about Indian tea. Thankfully, he passed the test and the recipe was written out for him to take home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea you hold now is the result of this fateful temple visit. The blend is identical to the original in every way save for the base tea. While the original used an Indian green tea, ours is based on a premium Japanese Sencha grade tea, selected for its light flavor and ability to blend seamlessly with a multitude of spice. (As a side note, the idea for the name Fusion stems from our blending of Indian and Japanese tea traditions.) The cup is rich and warm, rolling over the taste buds with soothing notes of peppery spice. Perhaps on a future visit to Chennai, we'll bring a bag of this tea as an offering to the temple that inspired it. Namaste! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T\u003cstrong\u003eurn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China \/ India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang \/ Travencore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-4500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panfired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea Ginger Cardamom Cinnamon Coriander Clove Black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trip around the Orient. Sultry notes of hot Malabar spice mellowed by an exceptional Japan Sencha green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light shimmering green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310757,"sku":"413-100","price":10.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310761,"sku":"413-250","price":20.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310765,"sku":"413-500","price":31.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310769,"sku":"413-1000","price":59.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/413.jpeg?v=1442449685"},{"product_id":"night-of-the-iguana-chai-tea","title":"NIGHT OF THE IGUANA CHAI","description":"Seasonal Malabar Coast spices with sweet caramel come to the fore with a sensuous Belgian chocolate finish. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Night of the Iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often considered to be the last major artistic, critical, and box office success for Tennessee Williams, the distinguished American playwright - and noted tea lover. The play features a captive iguana that is tied up to the edge of a veranda while a cast of characters discuss their sometimes tormented sexual relationships - and we all know how complicated those can be! For his own part, Tennessee Williams was something of a tormented soul. At an early age he suffered a nervous breakdown and throughout his life lived in fear that he would go insane. Williams' subsequent outlook on life was that it was woefully impermanent. He is quoted as saying, \"Whether or not we admit it to ourselves, we are all haunted by a truly awful sense of impermanence.\" It is perhaps because of this outlook that the playwright took such comfort in a hot cup of tea - its impermanent nature is what makes it so wonderful - after all, once brewed and enjoyed, the leaves are discarded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOK, back to the play. Our Master Taster, an avid Tennessee Williams fan decided to honor the complex themes of \u003cem\u003eThe Night of the Iguana, \u003c\/em\u003eby creating an equally complex chai. He used as its base a lush and full-bodied black Assam in order to impart the chai a wonderful depth. Next, white chocolate, caramel, and a heady blend of spices from the Malabar Coast of India were added to the mix - sharp ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Finally, calendula petals and elder blossoms were added to give the blend some color - representing Williams' colorful existence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result, we're sure you'll agree, is one of our most intoxicating chais. It is at once rich and astringent, with pleasant overtures of spice. It is tragic that Tennessee himself never had an opportunity to sample a steaming hot cup-full. Instead, we ask that you brew a pot and hoist a cup in his honor. Although traditional chai preparation methods require that the tea be brewed in heavy milk in order to bring out its spiciness, adding scalded milk to \u003cem\u003eNight of the Iguana\u003c\/em\u003e will have a similar effect. Here's to ol' Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India Sri Lanka and Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travencore in India Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4800-7600 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Ginger Cardamom Cinnamon Coriander Clove Black pepper White chocolate Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal Malabar Coast spices with sweet caramel come to the fore with a sensuous Belgian chocolate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with gold highliths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310781,"sku":"414-100","price":11.62,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310785,"sku":"414-250","price":22.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310789,"sku":"414-500","price":34.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310793,"sku":"414-1000","price":64.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/414.jpeg?v=1442449681"},{"product_id":"roasted-mate-chai-tea","title":"ROASTED MATE CHAI","description":"Imparts notes of mocha spice and a mellow roasted character. If you're in the mood for a spicy pick-me-up on a cool morning Roasted Mate Chai is your tea. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for an all natural Chai with an extra kick? Look no further. Roasted Mate Chai with its heady blend of Brazilian mate, black tea, and rich spices has a taste and oomph that will make you stand up and say \"GOOAAALLLL!!!\" The kick comes from the caffeine content of mate, sometimes called \u003cem\u003ematteine, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich is generally higher than that of black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMate has been a staple beverage throughout Brazil since before the arrival of the first Europeans. Early natives harvested, and later cultivated Matte, in some cases developing rituals for its consumption. Nowadays, Mate is normally consumed in a special hollow gourd sipped through a stainless steel straw, frequently elaborately decorated and quite beautiful, passed from person to person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe refined method in which Mate is consumed starkly contrasts with the way in which Indian Chai is normally enjoyed. In India, Chai \u003cem\u003eWallahs\u003c\/em\u003e, or sellers, ply their trade in dusty truck stops, bus terminals, packed passenger trains, you name it. The tea is blended with an array of spices, prepared in great cauldrons with fresh whole milk, and ultimately served in small clay cups that patrons will often simply discard in the street. No trip to India is complete without a cup or two!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Brazil to India, we've taken the best of both worlds and combined them to produce a cup that imparts notes of mocha, spice, and a mellow roasted character. If you're in the mood for a spicy pick-me-up on a cool morning, Roasted Mate Chai is your tea. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil, India, and Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mato, Grosso, Assam, and Travencore Nandi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 1000ft, 4800-7600 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Orthodox CTC (Cut Torn and Curled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted mate Black tea Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A chai with mocha character and light spice. The finish is lingering hints of French chocolate. Rich in caffeine\/matteine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery with golden highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310797,"sku":"415-100","price":11.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310801,"sku":"415-250","price":21.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310805,"sku":"415-500","price":32.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310809,"sku":"415-1000","price":61.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/415.jpeg?v=1442449678"},{"product_id":"rooibos-masala-chai-tea","title":"ROOIBOS MASALA CHAI","description":"Mouth enlightening Malabar spices combine with sweet rooibos to create a herbal treat.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herbal tea is sometimes referred to in our office as the blend with an identity crisis. Why? Well what else do you call it when you have a mix that combines the mellow character of Rooibos with the sensual spiciness of Masala chai? Is it relaxing? Is it a pick me up? Or is it both? Confused? Let us explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos is well known to be one of the most relaxing hot beverages one can brew. The needle shaped leaves of the Rooibos bush (Latin: Aspalathus linearis) produce a caffeine free drink that is noted by nutritionists and health consultants the world over for its soothing character. Masala chai with its base mixture of ginger cardamom cinnamon coriander clove and black pepper is generally considered to be one of the more overtly spicy examples of all blends. Interestingly the mixture of these two distinct characters gives this chai a lovely sense of balance. Think ying and yang night and day or Simon and Garfunkel (although they did split up I guess!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew yourself a cup sit back and it will all start to make sense. As with all chais the complex character of the blend can be wonderfully opened up when prepared with warm soy or whole milk. Enjoy the complications of this herbal blend!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cederberg Assam and Travencore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choice Grade #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-2500 ft below 1000-5900 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouth enlightening Malabar spices combine with sweet rooibos to create a herbal treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright milk adds a lovely creamy note and brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310817,"sku":"416-100","price":11.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310821,"sku":"416-250","price":21.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310825,"sku":"416-500","price":32.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310829,"sku":"416-1000","price":61.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/416.jpeg?v=1442449674"},{"product_id":"sleepy-hollow-pumpkin-chai-tea","title":"SLEEPY HOLLOW PUMPKIN CHAI","description":"Full astringency. Warming and comforting in the chai tradition with pumpkin ghoulish notes. Excellent with milk for ghostly visuals. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for something to warm you up when the nights are cool and spirits are in the air? Look no further. Blended to commemorate the 1820 short story, \"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\" by Washington Irving, (1783 -1859), Sleepy Hollow Chai is all but guaranteed to ease the chills. The blend also happens to be the perfect beverage to commemorate the town of Sleepy Hollow NY, formerly known as North Tarrytown, but changed to Sleepy Hollow in 1996 after residents there voted to change the name. (The town serves as Mr. Irving's final resting place.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, what goes into a tea named after the terrifying tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman? Pumpkin, of course. (The story goes that the horseman had the head of a pumpkin.) To this our Master Taster added a select blend of herbs and spices, chai mix, cinnamon and ginger pieces. The taste, it goes without saying, is to die for. Brew a pot today and raise a cup to old Ichabod himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is chai traditionally brewed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile there is no fixed method for preparing spiced chai, in India where the beverage was invented, the brew is created by boiling loose tea, spice and sweetener together in a mixture of milk and water. Once boiled, the mixture is strained into a cup and served with biscuits. The drink is sold all over the sub-continent by \u003cem\u003eChai-Wallahs\u003c\/em\u003e, immediately recognizable thanks to their ubiquitous call: \"Chayee! Chayee!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India \/ Sri Lanka \/ Kenya \/ Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam \/ Dimbula \/ Kericho \/ Eastern Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500-7000 ft above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Rooibos Hibiscus Sunflower Calendula petals Apple Rosehip + Almond Cinnamon Orange Ginger Cinnamon pieces Coriander Cloves Cardamom Black pepper Nut oil Natural flavors ( Candy \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full astringency. Warming and comforting in the chai tradition with pumpkin ghoulish notes. Excellent with milk for ghostly visuals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and coppery orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310845,"sku":"264-100","price":11.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310849,"sku":"264-250","price":22.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310853,"sku":"264-500","price":33.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310857,"sku":"264-1000","price":63.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/264.jpeg?v=1442449670"},{"product_id":"tokyo-green-decaf-chai-tea","title":"TOKYO GREEN DECAF CHAI","description":"Lightly astringent with good green tea flavour. The addition of Malabar spice leaves your taste buds tingling.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've never been to Tokyo, it can be difficult to comprehend how big the place is -seriously. The Greater Tokyo Area is home to more than 35 million people, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth. What's more amazing is that it is possible to zip past all those 35 million people on a train in only about 45 minutes. We're talking about a city with more people than live in all of Canada packed into a land mass only 4 and a half times the size of New York City. (What's even more amazing is that the city grew that big in only 200 years. By the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Edo, as Tokyo used to be called, had a population of one million.) To further illustrate the intensity of Tokyo, let's make another comparison, this time in terms of population density - Canada has 3 people \/ km\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, the USA has 31 people \/ km\u003csup\u003e2 \u003c\/sup\u003ewhile Tokyo has \u003c\/span\u003e5,847 people \/ km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWow! Miraculously, the city functions exceptionally well, trains run on time and go everywhere, people are incredibly polite and friendly and there's more to do in a compact area than anywhere else you are ever likely to go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, you may well be asking, what does this have to do with Chai? Well, after a recent visit to Tokyo, our Master Blender decided he wanted to develop tea blend that would capture the excitement and incredible mix of sights and sounds offered by the metropolis. He was stumped however on how to develop a tea that would do justice to the diversity of activities the city had to offer. After numerous attempts, he determined that only a chai, with its multitude of flavors would do the trick. In keeping with the Japanese tradition of drinking green tea, the chai would be based on a Japanese style green tea mixed with ginger, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon. The first iteration of the blend was almost perfect, the spiciness of the components melded with the tea to offer an incredible rush, one that could be topped only by stepping off the train at Shinjuku station, one of Tokyo's largest train stations. (Some \u003c\/span\u003e3.7\u003cspan\u003e million people use Shinjuku per day!) As his mind raced, it suddenly occurred to our Master Taster what would make the blend perfect -it needed to be decaf! As a decaf, the spicy blend offered the kind of relaxation one needed after spending a day in such a massive place. We're pleased to offer this amazing blend in honor of one of Tokyo -city of cities! Umai! (That means delicious in Japanese.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIMPORTANT: Before brewing, turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times - powdered spices in the blend may settle during transport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Travencore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500ft below 500-2000ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired Traditional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury decaf green tea Ginger Cardamom Cinnamon Coriander Clove Black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly astringent with good green tea flavour. The addition of Malabar spice leaves your taste buds tingling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7 mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310873,"sku":"418-100","price":12.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310877,"sku":"418-250","price":25.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310881,"sku":"418-500","price":38.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310885,"sku":"418-1000","price":71.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/418.jpeg?v=1442449666"},{"product_id":"vanilla-chai-tea","title":"VANILLA CHAI","description":"Creamy Madagascar vanilla notes dance with tingling Malabar Coast spices. A lively ginger finish is accentuated by candy cardamom. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai is such an integral part of Indian culture that it is virtually impossible to avoid when traveling through any part of the Indian sub-continent. Even when fresh cold drinking water cannot be found, you will inevitably encounter a \u003cem\u003echai-wallah\u003c\/em\u003e, or chai seller, yelling out, \"chayee! chayee!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile riding the rails in India, the call of the chai wallah can be heard at every stop proffering their delicious hot drink. It is not uncommon for a chai-wallah to board a train in the middle of the night and wake up passengers to sell chai. The chai arrives in small clay cups that customers throw from the train windows when finished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian chai is typically made using a rich black tea, usually an Assam, and brewing it in heavy milk with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper. The drink produces a warm soothing effect and engenders a wonderfully calming effect on the body. We've taken the soothing aspect of this blend one step further and added a dash of vanilla. This addition of vanilla adds a hint of creaminess to this tea -a fantastic addition. Brew this tea piping hot and add some sugar to help open up the exotic flavor of the spicy blend that makes up this tea. Just try and stop yourself after one cup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travencore Nuwara Eliya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4800-7600 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea Ginger Cardamom Coriander Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Calendula + Sunflower petals Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy Madagascar vanilla notes dance with tingling Malabar Coast spices. A lively ginger finish is accentuated by candy cardamom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and tending coppery with rosy highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159310893,"sku":"417-100","price":11.62,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159310897,"sku":"417-250","price":22.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159310901,"sku":"417-500","price":34.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159310905,"sku":"417-1000","price":64.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/417.jpeg?v=1442449662"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/collections\/Chai-collection.jpeg?v=1425321868","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/collections\/chai.oembed","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}