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chai
I've been making my own at home a lot lately, but I wanna level up my chai game - I feel like my recipe is missing something. Anyone got any ideas on how to make it better?
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@sugar_maddy
Apr 10, 2025
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@chronicwebuser
i recommend soul chai!! they’re so bomb and if you don’t have time to meticulously craft your own chai (it’s a labor of love) it’s a time saver in the AM!
Apr 10, 2025
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@sugar_maddy
@CHRONICWEBUSER stop that would be so handy!! Thank youuuuu
Apr 13, 2025
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@moonbeams
so many people have already said grated ginger but I'm here to second that because it's that good, my mom also used to add cardamom and a little bit of fresh lemon grass
Apr 10, 2025
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@sugar_maddy
@MOONBEAMS ooo that sounds delicious!! I'll give it a go, thank you :)
Apr 13, 2025
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@timtam
way we do it make sure to add some grated ginger and some good tea masala to spice it up so warming for the soul
Apr 10, 2025
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@sugar_maddy
@TIMTAM perfect!! I'll keep that in mind next time I make some :)
Apr 10, 2025
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@bitchscape
Chai simply means tea btw. Look up chai masala recipes from Desi influencers on TikTok or research lateral to that for smth authentic, I’d think.
Apr 10, 2025
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@sugar_maddy
@BITCHSCAPE thank youuuu!!!
Apr 10, 2025
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@megh
I would suggest to experiment with different spices. A bit of ginger (not too much in this season), cinnamon, black peppers, cardamom etc. chai is different in different homes so find your taste and when you recieve some guests, offer them the chai that they can only get at your home. In India, we sometimes visit people just to drink their chai and have fun with them so yeah
Apr 10, 2025
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@sugar_maddy
@MEGH that sounds brilliant, thank you so much! I can't wait to get experimenting and sharing :)
Apr 10, 2025
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