A fitting brew for any breakers of chains, queens of great grass seas, unburnt, or first of their name. This masala has notes of tradition in it, but blows the typical out of the water. Made with a guava-wood-smoked Malawian black base blended with a shu pu-erh, this potent base is blended with traditional masala spices, then topped with chipotle (smoked jalapeños), smoked paprika, and cayenne. Guaranteed to burn so good, this blend will let you taste the smoke of the fire it lights in your gullet.
Mother of Dragons — Spicy Smoky Masala Chai
- Use 14g (≈1½ tbsp) of leaf per ½ liter (≈17 oz).
- Steep 2 minutes in ¼ liter (≈8 oz) boiling (100°C/212°C) water
- Add ¼ liter (≈8 oz) hot milk (we recommend whole milk), steep another 3 minutes.
- Strain leaves, add sugar if you like (1 tsp is what we suggest), and enjoy!