This unusual, woodsy chai is probably not going to be for everyone. It has the typical notes of a good chai (ginger, black pepper, clove) but it adds an unexpected twist with black cardamom, adding a smoky scent and some empyreumatic flavors to the mix. It’s probably not the chai I’d reach for in the morning but in the afternoon when it’s cold and I have a chill down my spine, this chai with a dash of milk and a tiny pearl of brown sugar is absolutely delightful. My favorite chai of this season and a fantastic discovery, truly.
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Black cardamom is rarely utilized in blends. I’ll have to look into this chai!
It was a first for me, actually! I definitely dig the flavor, which is kind of funny since I usually can’t stand smoky teas like Lapsang Souchong or Kusmi Tea’s Samovar blend. So anyone not into those types of teas shouldn’t let that deter them from trying it out. :)
Black cardamom is rarely utilized in blends. I’ll have to look into this chai!
It was a first for me, actually! I definitely dig the flavor, which is kind of funny since I usually can’t stand smoky teas like Lapsang Souchong or Kusmi Tea’s Samovar blend. So anyone not into those types of teas shouldn’t let that deter them from trying it out. :)