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Chai.
Masala, kadak, cutting and Kashmiri: what each one is, how it is made and what to eat with it.
- The best tea for chai.Which black tea makes the best chai? Why Assam and CTC leaf are popular, how they compare to loose leaf and tea bags, and how much to use.Read
- Chai spices, explained.What each spice does in masala chai: cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and fennel. How to balance them for a better cup.Read
- Chai vs chai tea latte.A chai tea latte is a cafe adaptation of masala chai. Here is how real Indian chai differs in method, taste, sweetness and the name itself.Read
- Chai vs coffee.Chai and coffee are both hot, caffeinated and social, but they taste and feel very different. Compare flavour, caffeine, preparation and when to drink each.Read
- How to make masala chai at home.A simple stovetop masala chai recipe with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Quantities, timings and tips for a creamy, fragrant cup.Read
- The complete guide to Indian chai.Masala, kadak, cutting, Kashmiri, Irani, Sulaimani and kulhad chai: the main styles of Indian tea explained, with what to order and what to eat with each.Read
- Masala chai vs kadak chai.Masala chai is defined by its spices; kadak chai by its strength. See how they differ in taste, brewing and when to order each, from an Ottawa chai cafe.Read
- What does chai taste like?New to chai? Here is what to expect: creamy, sweet and gently spiced, with strong tea underneath. How it differs from coffee, tea bags and lattes.Read
- What is a chai tapri?A tapri is a small roadside tea stall in India, where friends gather over chai and quick snacks. Learn the culture behind the name and the cafe it inspired.Read
- What is cutting chai?Cutting chai is Mumbai’s famous half-glass of strong, sweet tea. Learn what “cutting” means, how it is served and how it compares to a full cup of chai.Read
- What is kadak chai?Kadak chai is bold, strong Indian milk tea, simmered until deep amber. Learn what kadak means, how it is made and how it tastes. Try it in Ottawa.Read
- What is Kashmiri chai?Kashmiri chai is the famous pink tea of Kashmir. Learn why it is pink, how noon chai differs from the sweet version, and where to try it in Ottawa.Read
- What is masala chai?Masala chai is Indian spiced milk tea simmered with cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Learn what is in it, how it tastes and where to try it in Ottawa.Read
- What to eat with chai.The best snacks to pair with chai, from bun maska and samosas to vada pav and parathas. Why each works and what to order in Ottawa.Read
Hungry after all that reading?
Everything in these guides is on the menu at Tapri Chai, Barrhaven. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.