Chai Bhai Brewing Guide

☕ Chai Bhai Brewing Guide

Two ways to enjoy your authentic chai tea bags

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Chai Bhai's Homemade Chai

The authentic blend • Makes 1-2 cups

Tea Base

  • ☕ 1 tbsp Assam CTC Black Tea
  • ☕ ½ tbsp Black tea of your choice

Spices

  • 🌶️ 2 peppercorns
  • 🌸 1 clove
  • 🪵 ½ – 1 cinnamon stick
  • 💚 1–2 cardamom pods
  • 🫚 ¼ tsp ginger (powder or fresh)

Liquid

  • 💧 ½ cup water
  • 🥛 ½ cup whole milk or creamy oat milk
Pro tip: Lightly crush the cardamom pods and peppercorns to release their oils before adding to the pot.

Quick Chai Break

Perfect for busy mornings • 5 minutes

1 Steep tea bag in ⅔ cup boiling water for 4 minutes
2 Warm ⅓ cup whole milk (or creamy oat milk) in microwave for 30 seconds
3 Pour warm milk into steeped tea
💃 Do a happy dance! 🕺
4 Sip & enjoy your cup of chai
Pro tip: For extra sweetness, add honey or sugar to taste while the tea is hot.
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Street Chai Break

Authentic chai wallah style • 10 minutes

1 Steep 2 tea bags in 1 cup boiling water for 4 minutes
2 Warm ½ cup whole milk and 1/4 cup condensed milk together
3 Mix milk into tea and bring to a boil (stir occasionally — watch the milk!)
4 Keep at a soft rolling boil for 1 minute
🎬 Do a Bollywood dance!
5 Sip & relax with a friend
Pro tip: The condensed milk makes this rich and sweet — no extra sugar needed!