Product Description

This flavorful combination of black tea and rich spices is now the up-and-coming beverage trend. Rosen uncovers its history along with recipes for making and cooking with chai and serving suggestions for tea celebrations. Readers will find variations like herbal chai, iced chai, and chai cappuccino, plus recipes for masala cake, cardamom cookies, and chai scones.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #374258 in Books
• Published on: 1998-12-08
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .36" h x 7.44" w x 7.52" l, .72 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Back Cover
Discover the sumptuous flavors, rich traditions, and healing powers of chai! Spirited blends of spices such as anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves transform black tea into the rich, full-bodied elixir that has been enjoyed in India for centuries. As a warm, creamy treat with milk and honey or chilled as a summer cooler, healthful chai is the perfect beverage for any occasion. In Chai you'll find: -- 22 recipes for chai spice blends and variations from chai latt, to iced herbal chai -- Stories of the chai experience from India and throughout the world -- Recipes for chai scones, cookies, cakes, and more -- Ayurvedic health benefits of chai spices

About the Author
Diana Rosen has a special interest in the traditions of world cultures and practices that enhance spirituality in everyday life. Her previous books include The Book of Green Tea, Chai, Steeped in Tea, and Taking Time for Tea.