{"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","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/rooibos-masala-chai-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}