瑪薩拉印度香料柴茶｜Masala Chai

一年四季不分冬夏，漫步在印度大街小巷，經常可以聞到濃郁的Masala柴茶香（印度香料奶茶） 印度人一日可以喝上好幾杯 — 工作小休一杯、會客用奶茶代替咖啡，睡前也來一小杯，印度人的少不了奶茶。

古老的獨特香氣，茶香、奶香、糖香、香料的辛辣滿滿的異國風味，對於印度人來說，Chai是每日必喝的「百寶茶」。它除了能幫助消化外，還可以提高免疫系統、暖身活血、消炎和達到排毒效果。加上牛奶和糖，更有安眠、減壓的作用。芳香和溫暖香料結合的完美香氣：奶茶中的薑和荳蔻有益消化；肉桂有助於調節血糖；丁香可促進新陳代謝；胡椒有抗炎作用，還有其它香料也有助於保健身心。 

A delicious explosion of aromatic and warming spices. This bold, regal blend is inspired by traditional Indian Masala tea. Intense, imperial flavours of cardamom, cloves, and ginger are perfectly harmonised with calming spices. Drink to inspire or satisfy a sweet craving. Drink it black or with a splash of plant-based milk sweetened with honey.

薑黃 Turmeric
薑黃公認是自由基清除劑，它在印度草藥療法中已有數百年歷史，因為它對健康具有無數益處。

肉桂 Cinnamon
肉桂通常用於放鬆肌肉、減少脹氣和加熱腸道，它亦具有抗菌和抗真菌作用。

生薑 Ginger
可促進消化，幫助人體排毒和提高免疫力。它亦經常被用來舒緩暈車和晨吐症狀

HOW TO INFUSE 
Teaspoon per cup / 90°C / 3 minutes
每杯加入1茶匙柴茶，使用100°C水沖泡3分鐘

Masala茶不同沖泡方法各有風味，如果不喜歡鮮奶，也可以直接用熱水沖泡，或是用豆奶、杏仁奶或燕麥奶代替。直接沖泡或加少許牛奶/ 植物奶，加入蜂蜜或楓糖調味，可暖飲或加入冰塊冷飲。

Straight black or with a splash of plant-based milk such as coconut or almond. Sweeten with a dollop of honey or maple.

DRINK ME WARM - LATTE
直接沖泡，加入楓糖或蜂蜜調味，然後用小火加熱。輕輕加熱但注意不要將牛奶煮沸，將柴茶浸泡在牛奶中即可享用。

Infuse straight black, add maple or honey to taste and reduce over low heat. Gently steam plant-based milk such as coconut or almond, being careful not to boil the milk. Add milk to the chai brew and enjoy.

RECIPE
Masala Chai Ice Cream
Chai Rice Pudding

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Storm + India 的茶罐設有兩層蓋子，可保護茶免受光線、空氣和濕氣的影響，讓茶保持新鮮並保留其芳香風味。植物油墨印刷 // 簡約有質感的外觀，放在廚房、餐桌也是一件賞心悅目的裝飾品。

Storm + India modern tea tins were created to keep the organic loose leaf tea fresh and retain its aromatic flavour. The tea tin has been designed with two lids to protect the tea from light, air and humidity. The brand creates a cool design statement on any kitchen bench or workplace shelf. 

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
有機紅茶*、生薑片*、肉桂*、茴香*、大茴香*、丁香*和小荳蔻* (*有機認證)
Organic Black Tea*, Ginger Bits*, Cinnamon*, Fennel*, Aniseed*, Cloves* and Cardamom*. (*Certified Organic)

含有咖啡因 Contains Caffeine

FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS
阿薩姆紅茶 Organic Assam Black Tea
阿薩姆紅茶溫和暖體抗寒，可以預防感冒和強健骨骼；研究表明阿薩姆紅茶含有豐富的黃酮化合物，提供高抗氧化劑，對心血管健康有莫大益處，可防止中風和心臟病。
A spicy, subtly-sweet and comforting chai that is rich in antioxidants and inflammation-reducing properties. Perfect in the morning or as an evening warmer.

溫暖的香料 Warming Spices
生薑和肉桂一起促進血液循環並促進溫暖的感覺。
Ginger and cinnamon work together to boost circulation and promote feelings of warmth.

CERTIFICATION
新西蘭BioGro 有機認證 純素  植物來源
BioGro New Zealand Certified Organic, Vegan, Plant-based