Chai is a loved indian beverage and really I had never tried it iced before coming to the States. But then slowly I started liking it from cafes all around (its a very cool concept actually) and with the aroma of spices and inspired by vietnamese coffee, sweetened with condensed milk, its one of my favorite summer beverage. This concentrate is just not suitable for iced tea, you can use it to make hot tea as well. Just add in super hot milk and make sure to flush your tea cup with hot water before you pour everything in. When schools open, amid the morning rush, I seldom go for a hot cuppa this way! It is simply a chai lovers delight! There is simply nothing like a hot cup of chai at the end of day or a tumbler of iced tea in hand while lounging in the backyard, make this recipe your own and have fun. Below are a few more things I wanted to put down.
I use loose black tea to make mine, you can use your favorite tea or tea bags - orange pekoe or english breakfast to make it. Add non diary milk to make it vegan friendly. I personally ike using oat milk in chai, other nut based mylks alter the taste of tea but then its your call. You can use any selection of spices that you like - fennel or lemongrass work great as well. If you dont like a strong brew, dont boil the chai for long. I like to leave the concentrate unsweetened but you can add sugar while boiling. This concentrate sits well in the fridge for 5 days, appears a little milky after refrigeration but dont worry. To last longer, you can place it in ice cube tray and freeze for 2 months.
