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09-23-2010, 04:09 PM
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Chai Latte
I love coffee, but I have to divert my attention every now and then to a chai tea latte. Still has caffiene, but not as potent as coffee. Tried it?
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09-23-2010, 09:50 PM
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I love it, cardamon is a delightful spice.
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01-31-2011, 02:40 PM
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Every brand I've sampled is good, but I wouldn't give up 'spro for it. We use the Big Train version, dilute with a bit of hot water and finish with textured milk. Customers that don't love coffee find chai to be a great alternative. We offer it hot, iced or blended.
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02-01-2011, 03:48 AM
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I'm a big fan of chai, but more and more I'm finding I prefer it black to latte.
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02-01-2011, 11:38 AM
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Like I stated earlier, chai is OK for my taste and I've found a pretty good way to incorporate it with espresso. Ever hear of a Chai Charger, Dirty Chai, etc? It's nothing more than chai latte with espresso added. Well my concoction is a Chai-cchiato... consists of a double shot of 'spro, 1/3 scoop of Big Train chai powder and mixed with a few oz. of heavily textured milk. We choose to use Big Train in a commercial setting because it can be made to any ratio desired, is shelf stable and has excellent flavor when compared to all others, especially the liquids.
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02-01-2011, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spyder
Every brand I've sampled is good, but I wouldn't give up 'spro for it. We use the Big Train version, dilute with a bit of hot water and finish with textured milk. Customers that don't love coffee find chai to be a great alternative. We offer it hot, iced or blended.
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Of course not, but it is a good alternative. I someitmes order a Dirty Chai. They add a shot of espresso. It's good.
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Originally Posted by Last Knight
I'm a big fan of chai, but more and more I'm finding I prefer it black to latte.
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I get nauseous if I drink it black. I wonder why? I like the taste, I find it upsets my stomach though.
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02-01-2011, 02:55 PM
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Dirty Chai? I've never heard of that Austin. I'm going to have to give it a try.
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02-02-2011, 09:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigmike787
Dirty Chai? I've never heard of that Austin. I'm going to have to give it a try.
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I like it. It's also known as a Chai Charger.
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11-09-2011, 09:58 PM
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I'm a big fan of Chai Latte and it is my number one alternative. Although I didn't know of the other names (Dirty Chai and Chai Charger, thanks for the tip 
As much as I hate to admit, Starbucks has probably the best I've ever had, as long as it is no-water Chai (only steamed milk). This makes for a smooth, rich taste that does it for me every time. In fact, I've recreated it using the same Tazo tea and whole milk at home. Tastes just as good as the $5 cup ! 
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11-10-2011, 02:23 PM
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They don't make their own Chai do they?
I actually asked my wife to pick some up. I like it when the cold starts setting in.
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