Indian Spiced Chai - Loose Leaf

English Tea Store SKU: TOLSLL_OTHIND-4OZ UPC: 844560007754 In Stock
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Indian Spiced Chai - Loose Leaf

Indian Spiced Chai - Loose Leaf

English Tea Store

SKU: SKU: TOLSLL_OTHIND-4OZ UPC: 844560007754

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Indian Spiced Chai - Loose Leaf

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4oz
16oz
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Cup Characteristics

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Ingredients Black tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coriander, Sweet Fennel, Lemongrass leaves, and Natural flavors (organic compliant).
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Flavor Profile Chai Spice

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Experience the authoritative equilibrium of a masterfully orchestrated classic: our premium Indian Spiced Chai Tea offers a sophisticated, multi-layered loose leaf experience that honors a profound regional heritage. Eschewing the industry standard of using overpowering spices to mask inferior leaves, this gourmet formulation is built upon an elite foundation of high-grown orthodox Ceylon tea. Poured hot, it strikes a brilliant coppery-bright hue in the vessel, releasing a highly aromatic, enticing bouquet. The palate is treated to a superb, full-bodied mouthfeel where the structured briskness of black tea is beautifully softened by mellow, authentic spice notes and a refreshing botanical undertone—rendering a magnificent extraction that performs flawlessly when micro-emulsified with warm milk and organic cane sugar.


High-Altitude Leaf Architecture & The Phenolic Spice Matrix

The complex architectural depth and flavor longevity of this blend rely on an uncompromising selection of raw ingredients. The foundation consists of premium **Orange Pekoe (OP)** grade black tea leaves sourced from elite estates in Sri Lanka, situated at high altitudes between 4,000 and 8,500 feet above sea level. This high-mountain microclimate promotes a slow leaf development cycle, resulting in an inherently high antioxidant density, a refined medium caffeine footprint, and a smooth, robust liquor capable of supporting intense botanical pairings.

To build the authentic chai profile, these choice leaves are meticulously combined with a curated, whole-botanical spice matrix featuring warm **cinnamon**, pungent **cardamom**, aromatic **coriander**, sweet **fennel**, and crisp **lemongrass leaves**. Artfully balanced with organic-compliant natural flavors, the volatile oils from the spices infuse seamlessly into the porous structure of the Ceylon leaf. This technical alignment delivers a highly structured, smooth, and multi-layered cup that highlights the distinct terroir of the base tea while allowing each warming spice notes to unfurl progressively across the palate.

Technical Dry-Leaf Homogenization Protocol

Due to natural density variances between whole orthodox black tea leaves and heavier fractured botanicals like cardamom and coriander seeds, partial gravitational settling may occur during transit. To ensure an uncompromised distribution of essential oils and consistent flavor metrics across every extraction, subject the dry-leaf container to a gentle homogenization shake immediately prior to measuring your brewing dosage.

Product Characteristics & Attributes
Cup Profile Superb, heavy body with a coppery bright appearance; beautifully balanced by mellow, warming Indian spice notes and an enticing, clean finish.
Ingredients Black Tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coriander, Sweet Fennel, Lemongrass Leaves, Natural Flavors (Organic Compliant).
Leaf Grade / Format OP (Orange Pekoe) Premium Orthodox Loose Leaf
Sourcing Terroir Sri Lanka (Ceylon High-Grown Districts: 4,000 – 8,500 feet ASL)
Antioxidant Density High
Caffeine Level Medium
Dietary Designations 100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Resilient under dense milk and sweetener concentrations.

To properly monitor lipid integration and optimize the volatile spice phenols of this high-grown Ceylon pekoe blend, review our master preparation metrics: How to Make Tea.

A superb body with mellow Indian spice notes

Product Details

Attribute Value
Width 5.25 (in)
Height 3.0 (in)
Depth 7.25 (in)
Country Of Origin Sri Lanka
Type Black Tea, Ceylon Tea, Chai Tea, and Flavored Black Tea
Dietary Options Caffeinated and Gluten Free
Season Everyday
Size 4oz
Flavor Chai Spice
Ingredients Black tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coriander, Sweet Fennel, Lemongrass leaves, and Natural flavors (organic compliant).
Cup Characteristics Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes. Coppery bright and very enticing with milk; creates a sensory trip.
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