At Perfectly Seasoned, we believe that chai should be spicy and you should be able to have it with your favorite tea—that’s why we don’t pre-blend our chai spices with tea.
Bring 12oz water to a boil in a small pot and steep 3 tbsp spices for 10 minutes, then add 2 tsp of your favorite tea off-heat (assam, darjeeling, gunpowder green, and rooibos work well here). Steep for the recommended time (usually 3-5 minutes), then strain, sweeten, and add your preferred milk or milk alternative.
This method of preparation extracts the most from the spices without the tea becoming astringent and bitter.
Chai Spices
Korintje cinnamon, star anise, allspice, ginger, cardamom, clove, black peppercorn