Wizards Chai

Caffeine Content: High Caffeine

Ingredients: Black tea, Pu Erh tea, cacao, red chile, orange peel, chocolate (contains soy), cloves, artificial and natural flavors.

Flavor Profile: Red Chile - Chocolate - Robust

Brewing Instructions: 

Amount: 1-2 teaspoons per 8oz

Water Temperature: 200-212°

Steep Time: 4-5 minutes

Wizard’s Chai is an exciting and bold fusion of traditional chai spices and unexpected ingredients, offering a unique balance of warmth, spice, and deep cocoa richness. The combination of black tea and aged Pu Erh tea brings together both robust and earthy notes, while the addition of cacao, red chile, and orange peel creates an invigorating spice profile. The chocolate and cloves bring added complexity, with a slight sweetness and warmth that make this chai an indulgent treat.

Key Characteristics:

Black Tea Influence:

• Flavor Profile: The black tea base provides a strong, malty foundation with astringent notes that balance out the richness of the other ingredients. It’s bold and full-bodied, setting the stage for the complex interplay of flavors to come.
• Aromatic Complexity: Black tea lends a deep, slightly tannic aroma that complements the spicier and sweeter elements in the blend. It gives the tea a grounding and warming presence.

Pu Erh Tea Influence:

• Aged & Earthy Flavor: The inclusion of Pu Erh tea adds depth to the blend. Known for its mellow, aged characteristics, it brings complexity with notes of soothing earthiness.
• Smoothness & Richness: The fermented nature of Pu Erh tea smooths out the overall blend, creating a rounder mouthfeel that enhances the tea’s richness.

Cacao & Chocolate:

• Rich Chocolate Flavor: Cacao and chocolate contribute a deep, velvety cocoa richness that elevates the entire chai experience. The chocolate adds a smooth, sweet element that compliments the heat from the chile, while the cacao offers a bittersweet complexity.
• Sweetness & Complexity: The chocolate and cacao provide natural sweetness, with a depth that complements the spices and adds layers to the tea’s flavor profile.

Spices & Heat:

• Red Chile: Red chile adds an unexpected yet delightful heat to this chai blend. The warmth from the chile lingers on the palate, creating a spicy kick that harmonizes with the other bold flavors.
• Cloves: Cloves contribute their characteristic warm, slightly sweet, and peppery flavor, further intensifying the spiciness of the blend. The aromatic presence of cloves enhances the warmth, rounding out the spice profile.
• Orange Peel: The bright, citrusy orange peel adds a refreshing lift to the blend, cutting through the richness and spiciness with its zesty, slightly tangy flavor. It provides a burst of freshness that contrasts beautifully with the earthier notes of the Pu Erh and black teas.

Flavor Profile:

• Spicy & Warm: The first sip is a bold, spicy experience, with the heat of red chile and cloves leading the way. This warmth is balanced by the cooling earthiness of the Pu Erh tea and the smooth chocolate and cacao flavors.
• Cocoa Richness: The deep, rich cocoa from the cacao and chocolate gives the chai a comforting sweetness, making each sip a perfect balance of heat and richness.
• Citrus Brightness: The orange peel adds an uplifting, tangy element that cuts through the dense, spicy layers, providing a refreshing contrast.
• Earthy Depth: The combination of black and Pu Erh teas gives this chai a grounding, earthy undertone, with the Pu Erh adding a mellow, slightly woody finish.

Brewing Tips:

• Water Temperature: Use water just below boiling, around 200-212°F (93-100°C), to extract the full flavors from the tea and spices without over-extracting bitterness from the black tea.
• Steeping Time: Brew for 4-5 minutes. A longer steeping time will intensify the richness and spice, while a shorter brew will allow the cocoa and citrus to shine through more distinctly.

Health Benefits:

• Digestive Support: Pu Erh tea is renowned for its digestive benefits, promoting gut health and assisting with detoxification. The combination of spices—particularly ginger and cloves—can also soothe the digestive system.
• Antioxidants: Black tea, Pu Erh tea, cacao, and cloves are all packed with antioxidants, which can help combat free radicals and support overall health.
• Mood-Boosting: The combination of chocolate and spices may help boost mood, thanks to compounds like theobromine in cacao and capsaicin in chile, both of which can promote feelings of warmth and contentment.

Serving Suggestions:

• Plain or with Milk: This tea is delicious on its own, but adding milk or a non-dairy alternative will enhance the creaminess and smooth out the heat, turning it into a decadent chai latte. Sweeten with honey or preferred sweetener if desired.
• Iced or Hot: This tea is versatile—enjoy it hot for a warming, spicy indulgence, or brew it strong and chill it for a cool, spicy treat on warmer days.

Why Wizard’s Chai?

It’s the perfect choice for adventurous tea drinkers who crave a bold and complex blend. The fusion of traditional chai spices, rich cacao, and a kick of red chile creates a dynamic, flavorful experience that is both comforting and exciting. Whether you’re a fan of classic chai or looking for something new and daring, this blend provides the perfect balance of spice, heat, and sweetness, all wrapped up in a smooth, earthy tea base. It’s an ideal choice for those who love a spicy chocolate twist or who are looking to step up their chai game with an exotic, multi-layered cup.