DECAF CHAI

There are several legends in India regarding who first created chai, the spiced tea drink so beloved throughout the country. The theory that it was made by Indian gipsies hundreds or thousands of years ago is one of the most plausible ones. On the Indian subcontinent, you can find gipsies practically everywhere. Even though there are lots of different groups of people, all with their own traditions and myths. The Lohar people, who lived in the distant past, are their ancestors, according to oral histories.

It’s common knowledge that blacksmiths are skilled and fearless fighters. According to folklore, the Lohar were originally from the city of Chittorgarh, but were driven out after a decisive fight in the year 1308. Their lifestyle changed forever, and they set out on caravans through the desert to wherever the path went.

You’d be correct in thinking that this is the best possible scenario in which to try spices from all over India and amass a collection of rarities from every region. The gipsies, over the course of centuries, used whatever spices were at hand in the various areas they stayed to create a diet that was both tasty and fiery. Ginger. Cardamom…cloves. Coriander. The options are virtually limitless. The best chefs find inspiration from their surroundings, which often includes exotic spices. Now no one knows for sure when it began, but at some time, somebody tried flavouring hot tea with a variety of spices. (Gypsy tea, back then, was made with milk instead of tea to strengthen the body for lengthy caravan travels.) The combination of the hot milk and the tea with the spices resulted in a truly magical drink. Now there is chai with added spices.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, chai became the most consumed beverage in India. Even more so than oranges are associated with Florida, chai is instantly associated with India. In any case, we’re happy to provide you with the wonderful, decaffeinated version of India’s most famous drink, so you may enjoy its exotic flavours without the caffeine. This is the kind of beverage you’ll want to have in your bag and always take with you: a delightfully smooth blend of spices and a high-quality Indian tea. This enchanted tea will whisk you away to bygone gipsy encampment.