Tastes just like Books n Books' chai tea latte.

I'm a hot tea drinker fanatic, but every now and then on rainy days like today, I like to try something different: chai lattes are perfect for a cold day.

I love my Indian friend’s chai and food. i don’t drink cow milk except with her tea. She led me take the pictures and share the recipe today. 🤓

A steaming cup of chai will definitely warm you from the inside out, thanks to the spices!

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I baked a cheesecake, which goes well with warm milk tea in the winter.The milky chai taste and the butter melts in your mouth. The addition of white chocolate is sublime.If you are not able to get chai tea leaves, you can use normal black tea or tea bags instead. Then add cinnamon, clove, nutmeg or coriander as much as you like.I used caramelized biscuit with ginger from Lotus. Recipe by pogue

Its kinda like a Chai latte but with out the caffeine since it's made with herbal tea instead of black tea. It's a relaxing delicious drink.

I went to India for a Missions trip with my church. It was a life-changing experience for sure. That is where I gained appreciation for Indian culture.When we were traveling, chai stalls filled every corner like Starbucks. We took a pit stop to try a cup, and let me tell you, they were TINY! Like shot glasses. I guess you can say it’s like a shot of espresso.I loved it so much, I wanted to replicate it at home. This version is similar to that in India, where they only use few ingredients or with whatever spice they had. Simple enough to make a batch at home :), reminding me to make do with what we have; don’t take anything for granted ❤️

The indian way to prepare tea: infused in milk and flavored with masala spices. A great combination!

This is the chai that my aunt made for me when I visited her home. Masala chai is served for auspicious occasions, or when entertaining visitors. I usually make ginger chai (see.The best ratio of milk to water is 1:2. Add a bit more sugar than usual.In Step 4, to incorporate air, scoop out the chai with a spoon, then pour it back into the sauce pan at a height 30 cm above. Repeat this several times. Recipe by Plabar

This spicy masala chai is packed with flavor. It tastes best when prepared fresh by grinding the spices individually but you can experiment with pre-grinding the spices to make it more quickly.

Take a big sip and enjoy~!!That's right, it's time to satisfy my bubble tea craving! Even though there's a Chinatown in Chicago where you can buy bubble milk tea, it's not exactly cheap—about 100–130 TWD per cup. While that's not too expensive compared to other drinks here, you can't just run out every time you want bubble tea.So, when I found a big bag of tapioca pearls in my homestay kitchen cabinet, I was so excited!I rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn't seeing things—yep, they were really tapioca pearls! I decided to trust my eyes (no need to pinch myself to check if I was dreaming).Next, I checked the fridge—milk? Check! Tea bags (or loose tea)? Yes, I have black tea bags. Great! Brown sugar? Oh yes, I have that too. Cups? Of course. And most importantly—a wide straw! I couldn't believe it, since those are hard to find here. I love my homestay!Tips:* Don't squeeze the tea bags, or the tea will turn bitter.* After cooking the pearls, soak them in cold (ice) water for about 10 seconds to cool them down. This step is important! It makes the pearls chewy and keeps them from getting mushy and sticking together.Thoughts:Different tapioca pearls have different instructions—some are instant, some are dried. Check the package before cooking. I used the instant quick-cook kind this time :)Bubble milk tea is super customizable, so the ingredient amounts are just a guideline—everyone likes it a little different. If you love brown sugar, you might want to add a lot; if you prefer less sweet, add less. If you're not sure, you can look at pictures for reference.Remember these little tips to get perfectly chewy pearls!It's such a treat to have bubble milk tea abroad—so happy!For a more detailed version, check here: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/milkoread/21327867