Pumpkin Chai Tea
Recently I was making myself an experimental batch of tea to bring home—one of the many “percs” of working for Coffee Bean Direct. With the cold weather creeping in, I wanted something to keep me warm and help me stay motivated and energized despite the shortening days. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday (I have a large, close-knit family that loves to eat) and I wanted a tea that would get me pumped up for the big day.
Pumpkin and chai are two flavors that are as identifiable with the holidays as turkey and reindeer. But, unlike turkey and reindeer, pumpkin and chai taste delicious together. So, I decided to create a pumpkin chai tea based on a blend of black (Orange Pekoe), green (Sencha) and herbal (Yerba Mate) teas. I have always been a fan of black and green tea blends. I like the light, smooth taste of a black tea with just a hint of green tea flavor, and I like that it is still packed with all the health benefits of the green tea. The Orange Pekoe black tea keeps you warm, while the caffeine in the Sencha green tea keeps you going all day. Best of all, the theanine in the Sencha and Yerba Mate is calming and relaxing—we all know the holidays can be stressful—and helps keep your thoughts focused and sharp.
After I mixed up this special blend of teas I added our delicious pumpkin flavoring as well as a secret splash of caramel. Then I added our special spiced chai mix made up of cinnamon, ginger, clove and more. All these ingredients combined create a tea that looks beautiful and smells amazing! We’re talking mouth-watering, I’m instantly transported to a fall-winter-holiday-wonderland kind of amazing!!
I am not usually one to brag, but, WOW! I did really great this time. I had to share this tea with my coworkers immediately and now we have no choice but to share it with you. This will be our first special holiday flavored tea and I hope you enjoy it as much we have!
Our pumpkin chai tea is hearty and delicious. It will warm your belly and fill your head with your favorite thoughts and memories of the holiday season. Enjoy it any time! Perfect to start your day with, it will also compliment your dessert after that big family dinner. This tea is so delectable it might even be dessert itself!
Since its base is mostly black tea, our pumpkin chai can be served plain or with milk and sugar. I have been drinking mine with about half a teaspoon of sugar to help bring out the sweet flavors of the pumpkin and caramel. Let us know how you like it! I would also love to hear your suggestions for other special teas we can create in the future.
Suggested water temp: 175° F
Suggested steep time (different for every tea): 3-4 minutes
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Great job Anthony! The tea was delicious!