Comments on: Chaiwalla

By: MommaB

MommaB — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:24:55 +0000

I am sorry that you are having such difficulty justifying your chai addiction! I feel ya! I love the chai from our local coffee house, but I can not justify spending $3.25! We have an abundance of children and you know how they frown on not feeding minors, so you can feed your addiction and all!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:16:57 +0000

Chai is super easy to make. I make it nearly everyday for my Indian MIL.

We do equal parts water and milk, but you could do just milk.

In a small pan on medium heat on the stove. Heat milk and water.
Add a few cloves, a few cardamon pods, and a little hunk of ginger.
Once boiling, throw in black tea bags (I do 1 bag for every 1.5 cups).
Turn off the heat (or to low if you like your chai extra hot) and let seep for 5-7 minutes.
Add a pinch of mint at the last minute.

Pour into mugs (we pour over a little seeve so no one gets a mouth full of cloves).
Add sugar/sweetener as you like.

It’s pennies on the dollar compared to what you are paying for Starbucks.

By: Melanie @ MelADramatic Mommy

Melanie @ MelADramatic Mommy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:40:14 +0000

I bought a giant tub of Chai Latte mix from Smart and Final. It’s in a purple can and made by
Big Train (I think). I also bought loose tea and tea bags. I heat the water and while the
tea steeps heat up some milk. I add the milk and a shot of flavored creamer to the tea. I cave
and have an Egg Nog Latte several times over the holidays though.

By: April

April — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:08:18 +0000

I live in Washington state, therefore Starbucks is just built into the budget and far too readily available. We have blocks (in my rural town) where we have two Starbucks on one block. I can think of three places immediately where that is the case.

However, I will say that when my husband was in school and I was the sole breadwinner I did successfully limit myself to a “Friday latte”. It was painful, but did it.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:45:52 +0000

I also recommend a home latte maker; but I like Tassimo. It does make lattes and cappucinos with steamed milk (made with real dairy). I have the T-discs delivered (order online) and they make Chai Lattes! After amortizing the cost over the life of the machine, the expense is definitely justified. Plus, on these freezing winter days, no need to get out of my jammies and I can go back to bed for a few weekend moments with the newspaper and coffee!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:25:55 +0000

Okay, so I’m laughing for a few reasons. First, that is the EXACT drink I order at Sbux. Really! Okay, I do ask for only 3 pumps of chai in my venti, but really – 3 pump-nonfat-no-water-extra-hot-chai. Now, I’ve also recently cut out the daily Sbux visit due to the quitting of my job (yup, I FINALLY did it) and therefore the disappearance of my paycheck. Result? Very little Sbux, sadly. However, as your first commenter above, I do have a Keurig and get the chai cups, fill them with a little sugar and halfway with non-fat milk. Okay, I do have to throw it in the microwave for a few and it doesn’t come out the same, but it is sort of close. Sort of. And if you buy the Keurig at Costco, it comes with about 90 (or more) cups of coffee, so it does actually justify the expense.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:00:48 +0000

ooo… love it! I wonder if I can justify its expense to my better half?

By: Shelli

Shelli — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:33:13 +0000

I bought my own Keurig machine when I gave up (cut down, lol) on Starbucks. It doesn’t make lattes, but it gives me a hot steaming fresh cup of coffee every time. I am in love with my coffee machine.