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''Chai'' is the 茶 ''chá'' (see the main article on Tea for etymology). In English, the term is used to refer to what is more properly known as ''masala chai'' (Hindi (मसाला चाय chaiy'' , "spiced tea"). Various forms of tea are available in India, the most famous being ''masala chai'', '' Masala '' being the Hindi word for spice, and the spice mixture is sold as ''chai masala''. In India, masala chai is more popular than Coffee . It is also a relatively popular beverage in coffeehouses in other countries, and has become something of a speciality of Europe an Music Festival s and Underground Music events. Masala chai has strong cultural associations with Psytrance and Goa in particular. The origins of the ''chai masala'' recipe are obscure, but it is believed to have been created after the British began cultivating tea within colonial India during the 19th Century to compensate for their inability to meet demand from Chinese exports. PREPARATION There is no fixed Recipe or preparation method for masala chai and many families in India have their own special versions of the tea. Due to the huge range of possible variations, chai can be considered a class of tea rather than a specific kind. But all chai has four basic components:
Chai can be prepared in many ways. The most common way is to add milk, water, sugar and the spices and tea, bringing to a boil, and then proceeding to simmer it for a few minutes. It is then strained and served. EXTERNAL LINKS
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