It’s close to impossible to choose the best aspect of autumn: pumpkin picking, crisp weather, crunchy leaves, hoodie, Oktoberfest beers, apple pie… the list can go on. One item that undeniably screams the return of fall (though it’s served year-round) is the chai from Teaism.
Though Teaism boasts dozens of teas from all over the Asian continent, the chai holds a special place on the menu. Chai is brewed from scratch using the same ingredients that have been used traditionally in India for hundreds of years—including spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. These spices, combined with black tea and milk, completes the full-bodied taste of the chai—proving it to be the perfect warm and aromatic beverage for this autumn and winter’s chillier days.
...And for those who'd rather brew chai at home, chai tea bags are conveniently available at local grocery stores.
Teaism chai: $2.75. 2009 R St., NW (Mon. – Thurs.: 8 a.m. -10:00 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.- 11 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.)
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