Iced, Spiced; Chilled Chai.

A clear glass with tea and cookies on a tray

The Chai Bar Brew Crew is fully vaccinated! YAY. I can't wait to go to a beach/ lake/ park/ anywhere outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather this weekend. Honestly, I don't if it's going to rain, but rain or shine, I know what I will be drinking. Sugrisma Summer Masala Chai. It is the perfect blend for spring through summer. This versatile blend can be molded according to what you need for the weather. 

You can enjoy a piping hot creamy cup of sugrisma made with whole milk. 

Or, A chilled chai blended with ice and coconut cream. If you want to cut the milk, you can enjoy a clear cup of steamy Chai with a lemon slice in it or Iced Tea with a slice of mango. However you take your Chai, this blend will work for you. So stock up on The Chai Bar's Limited Edition, Seasonal Blend. 

Did you know this blend was actually a "happy accident?"

Madura just stumbled upon the recipe. One hot summer day, shuffling through her spice jars, she was trying to make an iced-spiced chai. 

She was looking for the ingredients she needed to make Sanyukta Bharatamour Classic Masala blend, but she just couldn't find everything she needed, so she threw together what she had, and voila, Sugrisma was born!

This "happy accident" blend has the best components of masala chai and iced Chai. It is nutty, spicy, and refreshing! We like it best chilled, but you can also drink it hot with a sweet treat on the side. This Chai has an internal cooling effect on the heated senses of summer, which was the inspiration behind this blend. So sip and enjoy the flavors of Sugrisma.

Aroma: Light and sweet with the nuttiness of Cardamom, spice of Cinnamon, and fresh grassy notes of Fennel. JUST Tea'vine! 

Taste: 

Head Notes: Gingery; 

Body Notes: Cooling spice, woody and nutty; 

Tail Notes: Fresh Fennel.

Color: Ranging from cream to tan

It is made using tea leaves that are hand-picked in Assam- the land of tea gardens. Our tealicious Chai is synergistically sourced. We aim to cultivate environmental stewardship and respect cultural identity! 

With the tea leaves and spices, this blend is a well-thought mix for your senses. Each ingredient adds flavor and health benefits to your brew. 

Gluten-Free; Fat-Free; All Natural; Women-owned; Cruelty-Free  

Hand-Blended. 

Let's start with the science behind the popularity of drinking hot tea in some of the world's hottest places. 

If you're looking to cool off after some time in the pool on a hot summer day, you're better off drinking a steaming hot cup of Sugrisma. 

That's right; we said HOT. Drinking hot beverages, such as tea, have a cooling effect on the body. "A trio of studies co-authored by Jay, the latest appearing in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, reveal- drinking a hot drink after exercise in warm conditions (24°C/75°F) increases body temperature and subsequently lowers the body heat storage significantly more than drinking a cooler one." 

Moving on to the spices, we often think of spices as fall or winter add ons. Associating them with heat-packed curries. But the same spices, if used right, can have a somewhat different effect during the summer. 

Let's take a look at the benefits of the spices we add to The Chai Bar's Summer Masala Blend. 

Sugrisma has Black Pepper- a coveted spice; back in the day, it was known as black gold. This spice, much like a hot drink, helps your body feel cooler. Like hot peppers, black pepper makes you sweat. In the summer months, that sweat cools the body down.

It is also full of health benefits and helps digestion, respiratory inflammations, and reduce symptoms of allergies

The Chai Bar's Summer Masala Chai also has Cardamom. Oftentimes, summer heat brings with it heartburn or acid reflux. Cardamom offers some relief. It counteracts excess stomach acids and, when the seeds are ground, helps ease stomach cramps. Add a dash or two of Cardamom in your morning chai can soothe your stomach acid. 

Cinnamon is another ingredient in Sugrisma that helps cool down. 

Surprising right? Considering how widely Cinnamon is used on hot pumpkin beverages in the fall, one would wonder how the heat can cool you down. Allow us to explain, adding Cinnamon to your diet can cool your body by up to two degrees. That's because consuming Cinnamon reduces gas by decreasing the secretion of gastric acid and pepsin from the stomach walls, which in turn cools the stomach during digestion.

Sugrisma Chilled Chai has Clove. Apart from several health benefits, this cool minty spice has properties that can relieve summer headaches. Clove has cooling and relieving properties that can work wonders for you; the aroma and flavor has calming properties, so sip on sugrisma and enjoy winding down before the heat takes off. 

A spice unique to this blend is Fennel. It aids in reducing body heat. 

It is rich in Vitamin C, reduces inflammation caused due to the heat, stimulates intestinal juices, promotes proper digestion, and reduces acid reflux. 

Our Chilled Chai Blend has Ginger which also has digestive benefits and cooling properties. Ginger tea is one of the best drinks for regulating digestion. You may notice that your appetite is healthier, and your ability to successfully digest foods increases.

Lastly, our brew has Star Anise; this spice too helps reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and improves overall wellbeing. 

At The Chai Bar, we put love into making our blends; we care about every ingredient we add. If you haven't tried Sugrisma yet, order now. 

If you have tried it and surely, you love it, try it with our tas'tea pairings. 

Here is a recipe to make Iced Spiced Chilled Chai

Sugrisma Summer Masala Chilled Chai with whipped topping and a special spicy tea'wist.

INGREDIENTS

2tbsp Sugrisma Summer Masala Black Tea Blend, 

1/2 c Water 

1c Milk (Full fat Oat for a No-Moo Brew)

1tbsp Rani Rose Sugar, 

2tbsp Rose Water 

Spices.

1/4 tsp Cardamom 

1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract 

1/4 tsp Fennel 

1/4 tsp Pepper 

1/3 c Whipped Cream 

2 shredded fresh mint leaves 

TEA'P: Find our recipe for coconut whipped cream HERE

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring water to a boil; add Sugrisma Black Tea blend.
  • Boil for 6 minutes.
  • Stir Occasionally; strain.
  • Rest until room temperature.
  • Refrigerate overnight (preferably for 24 hours)
  • Make whipped topping (use coconut whipped cream for a No-Moo Brew). Mix in the spice blend
  • Add ice, 3/4 cup chilled Chai, milk, Rani Rose Sugar, and Rose Water. 
  • Top with whipped cream and sprinkle some fresh mint and rani rose sugar for extra oomph.

Find the recipe card on Instagram

We hope the warmer temperatures and more sunlight make your day feel warmer and brighter. 

We are so thankful to have access to vaccines and healthcare. The pandemic is still raging back home in India; please send prayers and positive energy to all those going through this difficult time.

Chai Bye,

Co-Authored By 

Sargam & Madura. 


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