Mumbai Cutting Chai
Black Tea
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Mumbai Cutting Chai

India's beloved street-side tea — strong CTC Assam brewed directly in a pot with milk, sugar, and ginger. Served in small portions ("cutting") so you can enjoy the intense, sweet, milky flavor at its peak.

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Steep Time

5 min

Water Temp

212°F

Servings

4

Infusions

1

55mg caffeineintermediate • $0.30/serving

Flavor Profile

StrongMilkyGingerSweet

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Ingredients

  • CTC Assam Tea2 tsp
  • Whole Milk1 cup
  • Fresh Ginger1/2 inch crushed
  • Sugar2 tsp
  • Water1 cup

Preparation

1

Add 1 cup water and 1 cup milk to a saucepan

2

Add 2 tsp CTC tea, sugar, and crushed ginger

3

Bring to a rolling boil

4

Let it rise and settle 3 times

5

Strain into small glasses

Health Benefits

EnergizingAids digestion (ginger)WarmingInvigorating

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.