NATIONAL CHAI DAY
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NATIONAL CHAI DAY
On September 21, the aroma filling the room comes from ancient spices, perfectly steeped into a cup of delicious tea is because it's National Chai Day. This beverage holiday celebrates the strong, satisfying tea that is ordered at cafes across the country.
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While the Indian beverage dates back nearly 5,000 years, the chai served in homes and coffee shops today comes in many forms. For traditional chai, steep it with black tea leaves. Add whole milk for the richest flavor. Some even prefer almond or coconut milk. The most common spice in chai is cardamom. Though blends will vary from place to place, other spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and fennel. Finally, sweeten the tea with pure sugar.
This time of year, we can't resist the creamy, sweet combination, either! So, wrap your hands around a warm cup and let the aromatic steam permeate your senses. One sip will tell you how enjoyable National Chai Day is going to be!
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHAI DAY
Visit a local tea shop or cafe and order a cup of chai. Choose from a variety of blends. While chai is customarily steeped with black tea, green chai is available, too. Try both! Introduce a friend to the love of chai, too! When you do, give a shout out to your favorite cafe. Take a selfie as you enjoy and use #NationalChaiDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL CHAI DAY HISTORY
SomruS founded National Chai Day on September 21, 2018, to celebrate the flavorful drink spreading its leaves across the country by the cupful.
In 2018, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Chai Day to be observed on September 21st annually.
ABOUT SOMRUS
SomruS is the World's First Line of Indian Liqueurs. Our flagship product, SomruS Original, is an artisanal Chai liqueur made with cardamom and other eastern spices, nuts, real Wisconsin dairy and Caribbean Rum. Created by an Indian American couple in their kitchen in Burr Ridge, IL just 4 years ago, SomruS Original Indian Cream Liqueur is now the most awarded cream liqueur on the planet (www.proof66.com). SomruS is the first liqueur that can be used to create authentic chai adult beverages from a Chaitini to a Hard Chai to a Hot Chai Latte. Our liqueur is next generation in terms of quality and is low ABV and gluten-free with no preservatives or artificial flavors.
Chai FAQ
Q. What spices are in chai tea?
A. The warm and nutty spices that make a cozy chai tea are cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves. Other spices found in chai include pepper, coriander and fennel. Fennel will give it just a hint of licorice flavor.
Q. How long should I steep chai tea?
A. Steep chai tea for 3-5 minutes in just-boiled water.