BLUE LOTUS CHAIStar Anise Masala Chai - Makes 100 Cups - 3 Ounce Masala Spiced Chai Powder with Organic Spices - Instant Indian Tea No Steeping - No Gluten

Excellent chai!

I am a chai tea fanatic and when I saw this powder I thought I’d give it a try. It took a bit of experimenting, even with the instructions, to get the flavor and dissolving balanced out, but I have been pleasantly surprised by our tasty it is. You must like star anise as it is quite strong in this mix, but I like it a lot. I also like that there are no sweeteners added, so I can add my own to taste. I also add a little creamer as chai tea is classically sweetened and mild added. I had an East Indian coworker who used to bring me her homemade chai tea and while this is not quite as good, it is a very close second. I hesitated to buy these because they seem a little expensive, but you use such a small amount and the flavor is so nice that it really is worth it.

This was my second flavor of Blue Lotus Chai I've tried, and they've all been excellent. The Star Anise gives this one a very subtle licorice flavor.This stuff is 100x better than other powders that have sugar and milk already included. In fact I just tossed a $10 can of that other stuff because it's not even worth drinking compared to this.I've been drinking a cup of Blue Lotus Chai religiously as my wake-up cup for the better part of a year. Let me share some preparation tips.I'm an impatient guy so I try to do things as quickly as possible. So to make my tea, I take a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup and add 4 oz water and 4oz of whole milk. I toss in a regular tea bag (Lipton or whatever) to add some extra tea flavor to the mix, and then microwave it for 2:30. (YMMV depending on microwave wattage) This gets it just hot enough without boiling over and making a mess. I then add some tea masala (Indian tea spice) for extra flavor and finally add my tiny spoon of Blue Lotus and 2 tsp of sugar.Quick and delicious! I used to make chai the traditional way by boiling the milk and water on the stove and adding loose tea to steep as it simmered. Took some time and was messy. This microwave chai is just about as good and way more convenient.If you like chai I don't think you'll be disappointed. Try my suggestion above of adding a tea bag to the mix, because I do find the powder is a bit weak by itself, but the addition of the tea bag and the masala makes everything just right.As for the peppery taste mentioned by others - yes, it has a tiny bit of bite, but really, just a tiny bit. The masala I add actually gives it more bite, but even then it's pretty mild. I have no desire to burn my tongue with pepper while drinking a sweet tea, and this doesn't come close to doing that, though I guess some are more sensitive to the taste than others.

Very concentrated powder you can mix it to your taste and strength that you desire. Love The wooden spoon.

I’ve tried all the Blue Lotus chai powders. They’re all good, and this is my favorite. The star anise flavor is present but not overpowering.Like all of the flavors, this one is ready immediately after adding water. No steeping time. (For me, every second helps in the morning.) I also appreciate that they don’t have added sweetener or powdered milk — just tea and spices. (I like lots of milk but no sugar in mine.)I use a little more than the single rounded scoop for each cup, but it still seems like good value. And the containers take up minimal space.

A very finely ground powder that dissolves nicely. Aroma and flavor are lovely. I will purchase again.

This was a gift to my daughter. I sent the traditional flavor and the star anise. She liked both but preferred the traditional.

I put this in my coffee every day, I love it! It dissolves pretty good so I am not left with a grainy drink. The flavor is so perfect.