All of her trial and error was worth it in the end because now she makes the best chai in the world!Įven though my mom still experiments with her chai, she has a masala that serves as the base of most of her chais that she will then add other ingredients to, such as lemongrass, mint, extra black pepper or ginger for an extra kick. That was my least favorite of her experiments. More than a few times we woke up to orange-zest chai. She would tweak the recipe one way or another, sometimes adding new ingredients. When I was growing up my mom was always experimenting with her chai. The secret to a great cup of chai is the masala, the spice mixture. But it must be good chai because badly made chai can do just the opposite!
There is nothing quite like a cup of chai to help lift my spirits. Chai is one of those drinks that evokes strong memories of childhood for me.
