TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Oregon Chai

The chai craze began sweeping across America some 15 years ago. It leaped to the mainstream from Indian restaurants and tea parlors, The formal name of the tea in Hindi is masala (spiced) chai (tea*, from the Mandarin cha). It originated on the Indian subcontinent. Americans shortened the term, and chai (CHY) it is. Its…
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How To Make Masala Chai Concentrate & Have A Chai Tea Party

[1] Relax with a cup of chai. This one is garnished with star anise. You can re-use one of the star anise pieces you used to brew the concentrate (photo © The Prairie Homestead). [2] Masala chai is a symphony of spices (photo © Shantanu Pal | Pexels). [3] Enjoy your Indian tea in an…
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