Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2012

Chai and tea mean the same thing. So when you call it chai tea, you are calling it tea tea. This is why Americans need to get out in the world instead of being on the internet all day getting fat. I spent 12 years in the military and have been to every continent except Antarctica, so yes, I CAN talk. And in most of the world the word for tea is chai. So its either tea or chai, no such thing as chai tea as Starbucks leads you sheeple to believe.

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Alex

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

Very tasty! I love chai tea latte, and, although this was not foamy, it was very good. I like my chai spicy so I doubled the spices and the spice level was perfect. Next time I may go a little easy on the honey because it was a touch too sweet for me.

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Merete

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

Just as delicious (and addicting) as my favorite Oregon Chai concentrate! I figure mine is better though: because it's caffeine free made with organic green rooibos tea, and packed with antioxidants and other healthful benefits if I steep the tea at the end. Doubling the recipe, I boiled 4 cups water with 1/2 t cinnamon, 1/2 t cardamom, 1/2 t ginger, 1/4 t ground cloves, and 1/4 t nutmeg. After 5 minutes I stirred in 1 T green rooibos, 1 t vanilla, and 1/3 c raw honey. When the tea had steeped 10 minutes (rooibos does not become bitter because it does not have the tannins) I stirred in 4 c raw milk, gently reheated and strained through our metal coffee filter. Mmmmm!! The tiny bit we had leftover went into the refrigerator. It was just as wonderful chilled :)

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Silvia

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

This recipe is very good...my parents both loved it and I used a french press to serve the chai and separate the cloves and such from the tea.

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lovinthecookin

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

Used this with Vanilla protein powder and milk. Warmed the milk like I would hot cocoa, mixed powder and added the spices. GREAT way to "drink" a meal. I eat a lot of protein and use shakes when I'm tired of chewing all that meat.

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BANSTEE

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

Just made this, and it is wonderful. I made a couple of changes, but the basic recipe is great, too - I've made it exactly as written other times before. This time I added a few peppercorns to the boiling water with the cinnamon stick (I use 2 sticks). I used about 1/4 tsp peppercorns - sounds weird, but it really adds a nice, spicy flavor for those people who want more kick. You can also grind fresh pepper right into the mixture instead. Otherwise, I make it exactly as written, and I chill it and serve it over ice. It's great.

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MaryanneA

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2011

I like this well enough, doesn't taste like the chai in India, but is a nice drink for cool days. Very warming to the soul. I leave out the cloves (I don't care for them) and use powdered cinnamon instead of a stick, this lets you pour the chai right from the pot to the cup without straining.

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Margaret

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2011

AMAZING! It tastes just like the chai tea latte from Starbucks. However I made some changes: firstly, I used only 3 tea bags because I didn't want it to be too strong. I also didn't put honey (never really was too fond of the taste) and put 6 teaspoons of sugar instead. I put 5 pods of cardamom (Mom is Lebanese so we had those lying around the pantry). I also didn't put the nutmeg and chopped up about a teaspoon of fresh ginger. The whole house smelled so aromatic! I still cannot get over how much it tastes like the chai tea latte from Starbucks and I will definitely make over and over again! Thanks!

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