For many, a morning and afternoon cup of chai is as essential as human contact. This is fitting considering that chai has been bringing people together for centuries. Even if the company is only your own.
Chai is Hindi for tea and 'secret' spice blends have been passed down from generation to generation. If you're not lucky enough to have a recipe then you can start here:
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Masala chai
This dairy-free blend is also very good:
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Rich coconut chai
Whatever recipe you choose as your starting point, experimenting to create your own signature spice blend is all part of the delights behind chai. Most blends will keep for about six months in a tightly lidded jar, somewhere cool and dark.
No need to worry about the time frame, though. Once you realise that chai tastes good in everything, you'll be racing through your blend in weeks, not months.
You'll need a mug or two of chai to sip on as you quietly work your way through this recipe. Source: Alan Benson
This chai infusion is combining teatime with scone time and we are here for it. Source: Armelle Habib
This not-so-naughty spiced loaf is given a nutrient and moisture boost with sweet potato and coconut. Source: Lottie Hedley, The Great Australian Baking Book
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Chai teacake with cinnamon dusting
Simple to prepare, rather rustic and absolutely delicious. Source: Nik Sharma
These delightful little snacks are like spiced cookie dough flecked with coconut and warmed by rum. Source: Camellia Aebischer
This snack is sweet but slightly savoury too, just like a good chai should be. Source: Belinda So
All the creaminess of tiramisu with an underlying taste of cardamom, ginger and tea plus added zing from the ginger. Source: Anjum’s Australian Spice Stories
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Chai nougat bonanza
These cakes capture the true essence of an aromatic, soul-warming Indian masala chai. Source: Alan Benson
Substitute your own chai blend in this recipe to customise your blondies. Source: Chris Middleton
Bread and butter pudding is a classic for using up day-old bread (and chai spice blends!). Source: Michele Curtis
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Chai ice cream
This rich and addictive tapioca custard will transport you to India with every mouthful. Source: Alan Benson
