Rumour has it that back in the 90s, a traveller walked into a cafe in England and ordered a dirty chai latte. Thinking that a latte always has coffee, the barista added a shot of espresso to a mug of milky chai tea.
Taking a sip of this strange concoction, the traveller realised that it was actually really delicious. He started ordering the drink everywhere he went and crowned it a ‘dirty chai’.
Are you ready to get down and dirty? Our dirty chai is made with rich, robust coffee and flowery raw honey to give you that perfect cafe experience at home.
Ingredients:
Puerh tea, raw honey, coffee, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon verbena, ginger, black peppercorn (all organic)
Health benefits:
Cinnamon: Known as a digestive aid, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, warming and grounding, antiviral and anti-fungal. Cinnamon is an effective herb for strengthening and harmonising the flow of circulation. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for tooth ache, muscle tension, colds and flus, and is also considered to strengthen the heart, warm the kidneys and promote healthy digestion. A universal medicine that adds flavour, sweetness, aroma and warmth to food.
Cardamom pods: They are used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. They're native to southern India and have been used for thousands of years to assist digestion. Benefits include; appetizer, carminative, stimulant, stomachic.
Lemon Verbena: Lemon verbena is native to South America, known for its medicinal effects and qualities as a food additive. Health benefits include: weight loss, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, aids in digestion, relieves anxiety and treats congestion. Lemon verbena has a lighter, less aggressive flavour that other lemon-based plants, best described as lemon perfume. Also used topically on the skin to soften and relieve puffiness.
How to infuse: For one mug of tea, place two heaped teaspoons of leaves in a small pan on the stove.
Add 2/3 cup of water and 1 cup of your favourite milk (we recommend soy milk).
Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Strain chai into mug.
Top with powdered cinnamon and enjoy!
Alternatively, for a weaker chai, boil water to 100 degrees in a kettle.
Put two heaped teaspoons of leaves into a small tea pot.
Pour water over and wait for 5 minutes. Strain into mug.
Add milk of your choice.
Enjoy!
How to store:
Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from outside aromas
Packaging options:
Plastic jar with cork lid (approx 30 cups)
OR 250g pouch (approx 40 cups)
Dirty Chai | Honey Coffee
Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.