Sad to report that I’m still not a fan of Chai when it’s not in latte format…
I think I’ve been in denial about this for a while now, but I’m finally prepared to come to terms with it. On paper and in theory I should love Chai teas, they possess the flavor palette that I usually love in most black teas. Sad to say, sometimes the heart disagrees with the head.
For sometime now, when I’ve come across a Chai, I’ve thought, “this one sound different, new and interesting. I think I’ll really like it. This one will be different.” Alas, t’is never the case! Such was the thought I had when I discovered that this was slated as Day Two of David’s 24 Days of Tea advent calendar.
At first, I continued to try to like it. However, by mid-mug I found myself simultaneously trying to down it, so that I could move onto something I found more enjoyable, and keep it down as it was quite simply just not my cup of tea!
I won’t rate it, nor not recommend, as I’m sure Chai fans will find it enjoyable, this is just not my bag. However, I do appreciate all it has done, for at long last I have come to terms with not liking Chai tea. I no longer feel the need to live a lie! My name is Jenny and I don’t like Chai teas, and I don’t care who knows it!
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Hey … not all teas are for all folks! I am the opposite, I find that I like most chai blends, but I’m not always a fan of them in a latte format. I’m actually quite picky about the chai in latte format because I used to blend teas and my chai blend (Masterpiece Chai) worked remarkably well as a latte, the flavors were actually enhanced with the addition of milk, and I find that isn’t always the case with chai blends because the milk often washes out the flavor of the spices too much for my liking. (I don’t usually go stovetop with my chai because I hate the mess, so I steep it extra strong and then add warmed milk to the strongly brewed chai.
More than you probably wanted to know about my taste in chai!
It’s funny how much that can change things for people! Your latte version sounds absolutely delicious!! I’m jealous!
Hey … not all teas are for all folks! I am the opposite, I find that I like most chai blends, but I’m not always a fan of them in a latte format. I’m actually quite picky about the chai in latte format because I used to blend teas and my chai blend (Masterpiece Chai) worked remarkably well as a latte, the flavors were actually enhanced with the addition of milk, and I find that isn’t always the case with chai blends because the milk often washes out the flavor of the spices too much for my liking. (I don’t usually go stovetop with my chai because I hate the mess, so I steep it extra strong and then add warmed milk to the strongly brewed chai.
More than you probably wanted to know about my taste in chai!
It’s funny how much that can change things for people! Your latte version sounds absolutely delicious!! I’m jealous!