Steenbergs Organic Chilli Chai

Steenbergs organic Chilli Chai Tea, loose leaf, has been created for chilli heads and anyone else who loves a bit of heat with their spice. Organic Chilli Chai tea combines the classic sweet spices of organic cardamom, organic cinnamon and organic cloves with the bite of organic chilli pieces. For more or less heat, you can either add more or less Chilli Chai or steep the brew for longer for more of a kick, but it does pack a chilli punch already. If you find it too hot, add a bit more milk or sugar, or try again if it’s too much.

Tea brewing: Boil freshly drawn water, then pour on the tea leaves. For a mug: Put 1 teaspoon of Chilli Chai per cup and steep for about 5 minutes. For a pot: Put 1 teaspoon of Chilli Chai per cup plus 1 teaspoon for the pot; steep for about 5 minutes. Add a little milk and sugar if you wish, but both do lighten the heat.

Chai making: In a saucepan, bring 125 ml (0.5 cup) water, 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons of Chilli Chai to a boil; add 125 ml milk and simmer for 5 minutes, strain and pour into a mug and enjoy.

Axel’s tasting notes: Steenbergs organic Chilli Chai tea is a brisk black tea with chilli heat.