My Way? The Chai Way

From: The Washington Post | Date: March 22, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

The art of making Proper English Tea has been around for a long time and it obviously has its fans. But what if you aren't that type? Before you give up altogether on tea, you might try chai.

The Indian peasant drink (also called masala chai or chai tea latte) has been popular for at least three years at hip coffeehouses like Adams-Morgan's Tryst and the ever-multiplying Xandos in the area. Starbucks sells it. Fresh Fields sells it ready-made and in concentrate form for at-home preparation. And chai is the top- selling drink at all three D.C. locations of Teaism, a favorite spot for many tea ...

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