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Mehfil Co. Karak Chai Blend black pouch, loose tea and spice blend, 140 g
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Karak Chai Blend

Loose tea & spice blend · 140 g

$20.00

Bring Mehfil Co. into your everyday ritual with Karak Chai Blend, a 140 g (4.94 oz) loose tea and spice blend for chai at home.

Brew on the stovetop with water and milk of your choice, then strain. Enjoy warm or pour a stronger brew over ice. Explore our suggested brewing guide and adjust the strength to your taste. Culture in every cup.

See how to brew

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Suggested brewing guide

Your everyday chai ritual.

Make a rich, milk-forward karak chai on the stovetop: heat the milk and water, add the loose blend, simmer, then strain. You’ll need a saucepan with room for the milk to rise, a measuring spoon, and a fine mesh tea strainer.

A starting recipe for one generous mug

Suggested starting measurements for a rich karak chai. Adjust the blend to your taste; the finished amount depends on how much liquid evaporates.

  • 1 level tablespoon · 3 teaspoonsKarak Chai Blend
  • ½ cup · 120 mlWater
  • 1 cup · 240 mlMilk of your choice
  • To tasteSweetener, optional
Warm milk chai poured through a fine mesh strainer into an orange mug
Brew the loose blend, then strain for a smooth cup.

  1. Heat the milk and water.

    Add ½ cup (120 ml) water and 1 cup (240 ml) milk to a saucepan with plenty of headroom. Heat over medium-high until it reaches a gentle boil.

  2. Add the blend and sweetener.

    Gently mix the pouch to redistribute the tea and spices. Add 1 level tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of Karak Chai Blend and sweetener to taste, if desired. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

  3. Simmer for about 5 minutes.

    Keep the chai at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it turns a rich caramel color. You can carefully scoop and pour it back within the pot with a ladle for a little froth. Watch the milk closely and lower the heat if it starts to rise.

  4. Strain into your mug.

    Turn off the heat and pour through a fine mesh tea strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices. Taste, adjust the sweetness, and let it cool enough to sip.

Make it your own

Warm ritual. Cool twist.

Enjoy it hot.

Whole milk makes a fuller, creamier cup. Full-fat oat milk is another option; start with a little less blend if you prefer a milder flavor.

Pour it over ice.

For a richer iced chai, start with 1 cup (240 ml) milk and 1 level tablespoon of blend, leaving out the water. Follow the same gentle heating and simmering method. Strain, sweeten while warm if desired, let cool, then pour over a glass of ice.

Too weak? Try a little more blend next time or simmer a minute longer. Too bitter? Use less blend or shorten the simmer. If the milk rises, lower the heat and use a larger saucepan.

Hot chai in an orange mug beside iced chai in a glass on a cream counter

Before your first cup

A few things to know.

Is this an instant chai mix?

Karak Chai Blend is a loose tea and spice blend. Brew it on the stovetop with water and milk of your choice, then strain before enjoying.

How much blend is in the pouch?

Each pouch contains 140 g (4.94 oz) of Karak Chai Blend.

Can I enjoy it iced?

Yes. For a stronger brew that stands up to ice, use milk without the added water. Simmer gently, strain, sweeten while warm if desired, let cool, then pour over ice. See the brewing guide above.

Where can I visit Mehfil Co.?

Our active café is at 82 S Lake Ave, Suite 101, Pasadena, California. Visit the café page for hours, directions, and the drinks menu.

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