{"product_id":"cochin-masala-chai-1","title":"Cochin Masala Chai – Spiced Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCochin Masala Chai combines robust black tea with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black and white pepper, clove, and nutmeg. Enjoy its full-bodied, warming flavor on its own or with milk and a little sweetness. Each pouch contains 57 g (2.01 oz) of spiced black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the bold character and inviting warmth of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCochin Masala Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Indian-inspired spiced black tea that celebrates the rich heritage of India's historic spice trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis full-bodied blend brings together robust black tea with an aromatic combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black and white pepper, cloves, and nutmeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each ingredient contributes to a layered flavor experience, where lively ginger and fragrant cardamom complement the strength of the black tea, while cinnamon and warming spices create a smooth, satisfying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry blend features dark, finely processed black tea interspersed with visible pieces of golden spices and aromatic botanicals. Once brewed, it produces a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep copper-colored infusion with rich amber highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its bold and flavorful character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Cochin Masala Chai on its own to appreciate the complexity of its spices, or prepare it with warm milk and a touch of sweetness for a rich, creamy cup inspired by traditional Indian masala chai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for chilly mornings, afternoon breaks, or a comforting evening ritual, this distinctive blend transforms an everyday cup of tea into a journey of flavor and discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold Black Tea | Lively Ginger | Fragrant Cardamom | Warming Cinnamon | Aromatic Spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied, robust, and satisfying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An inviting bouquet of warming spices, with ginger, cinnamon, and fragrant cardamom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong black tea character balanced by lively ginger, aromatic cardamom, subtle cinnamon sweetness, and layered spice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warming and pleasantly lingering, with distinctive cardamom notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfusion Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep copper with rich amber and golden highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind Cochin Masala Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Taste of India's Historic Spice Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated along India's southwestern Malabar Coast, the historic port city of Cochin, now known as Kochi, has long been an important center of cultural exchange and international spice trading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, merchants traveled to this vibrant region in search of valuable spices such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. These aromatic treasures helped shape the region's culinary traditions and connected Southern India with communities throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by this remarkable heritage, Cochin Masala Chai celebrates the centuries-old relationship between tea, spices, and Indian hospitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emasala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means a mixture of spices, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003echai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means tea. Across India, masala chai is prepared in countless variations, often reflecting family recipes, regional preferences, and generations of tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cochin Masala Chai honors this diversity through a carefully balanced combination of bold black tea and warming spices sourced from India, Kenya, and Thailand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery sip invites you to discover the flavors, history, and traditions that have made masala chai one of the world's most beloved tea experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57 g (2.01 oz) Zip Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Clove, and Nutmeg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiced Black Tea \/ Masala Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin of Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia, Kenya, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssam and Kerala, Nandi Highlands, Phetchabun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOP \/ BP1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTC (Crush, Tear, Curl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, Warming, Spicy, Aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Copper with Amber Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntioxidant Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh (Supplier Classification)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKosher, Vegetarian, Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-Batch Blended and Packed in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Hot Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/9589\/files\/teaspoon3_480x480.png?v=1696193387\" alt=\"\"\u003e 1 tsp, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/9589\/files\/celsius2_480x480.png?v=1696193518\" alt=\"\"\u003e temp. 100\u003cspan\u003e°C (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e212°F) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/9589\/files\/tea-time2_480x480.png?v=1696193615\" alt=\"\"\u003e brewing time 5 - 7 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace Cochin Masala Chai in a tea infuser or teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour boiling water over the tea and spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for 5–7 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a richer, stronger infusion intended to be mixed with milk, steep for approximately 7–10 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Indian-Style Chai with Milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a creamy and aromatic experience, try preparing Cochin Masala Chai using a traditional simmering method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients for Two Servings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 heaping teaspoons Cochin Masala Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup (240 ml) water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup (240 ml) milk or preferred plant-based milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar or sweetener to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Cochin Masala Chai and simmer for 3–4 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd milk and return to a gentle simmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue heating for another 3–5 minutes, allowing the tea and spices to blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeten to taste, strain, and serve hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a comforting, creamy infusion with bold black tea character and beautifully integrated spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCochin Masala Chai is especially enjoyable with milk and a touch of sweetness, which soften the bold black tea while allowing its aromatic spices to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it alongside buttery biscuits, breakfast pastries, spiced cakes, or traditional Indian snacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also makes an excellent base for homemade chai lattes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Culture Behind Every Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterTea Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we believe that tea is more than a beverage. It is a connection to cultures, traditions, and stories from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCochin Masala Chai offers a delicious introduction to India's rich tea heritage, inviting you to discover how the combination of black tea and carefully selected spices creates an experience that is both comforting and remarkably complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterTea Factory – Tea Culture • Discovery • Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MasterTea Factory, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46035788365847,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2217\/9589\/files\/MassalaChai1.png?v=1793836370","url":"https:\/\/masterteafactory.com\/products\/cochin-masala-chai-1","provider":"MasterTea Factory, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}