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Great taste with plenty of spice (masala)
I was looking for a good masala chai and naturally one of the best places to look for was on amazon.com. I was very impressed by the taste and quality of the Blue Lotus Chai. I really could not tell how big or small the container was and quite frankly was a bit disappointing when I got it ; especially since the container says it is good for 100 cups of tea. I added some pictures to the review to give you guys an idea regards to the size of the container (the battery next to the container is the AA size).
First impressions: First cup I made was excellent. Plenty of spice (I mean really good spice). It could use a little more black tea if you ask me but again I like really strong teas and coffees so it might come down to personal preference.
Serving size: There is a small wooden spoon in the container that you can use to make yourself a cup. I would recommend using that first as the spice concentration is pretty good. If you are not used to or trying this type of tea for the first time you will be surprised by the potency (Starbucks Chai tea is not a good reference point, trust me).
All in all great purchase and my initial disappointment regarding the container size evaporated once I started enjoying this tea.
Almost forgot to mention the best part of the tea. Unlike a lot of stuff out there, there are no artificial flavors or preservatives. Its 100% pure with no sugar. I just add honey to suit my taste. This in my opinion is a big plus.
Suggestions to make the black tea portion stronger: I am going to try adding a tea bag (PG tips brand) of the black tea I use and report back but I would think that would do the trick.
April 2015 · Grocery and Gourmet Food · verified purchase