Plain CTC chai by Swachh Tea
Premium CTC Chai
4.6 out of 5, 5 reviewsThe tea works out to about ₹2.3 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
Assam for strength, Dooars for aroma. A malty, kadak cup that stays coppery after the milk goes in.
Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours. Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping across India
- Tasted three times before we buy it
Make it a chai trio
Premium CTC Chai + Strong Masala Chai + Strong Elaichi Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Kadak chai
About Premium CTC Chai
Premium CTC Chai is a plain CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from Assam CTC and Dooars CTC for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.3 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Kadak chai: plain CTC black tea
- What's in it
- Assam CTC and Dooars CTC
- Tastes
- Malty, brisk and full-bodied, with a deep coppery colour
- Best for
- The everyday kadak cup, with your own masala.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹2.3 a cup)
- Caffeine
- Yes, it's black tea
- Origin
- Tea from Assam and the Dooars, packed in Siliguri, West Bengal
In the cup
What's in Premium CTC Chai
Malty, brisk and full-bodied, with a deep coppery colour.
- Assam CTCStrength and a malty, coppery body
- Dooars CTCAroma and a bright, brisk finish
- Strength
- Strong
- Spice
- None
- Fragrance
- Fragrant
Best for: The everyday kadak cup, with your own masala.
The 4-minute method
How to make Premium CTC Chai
On the stove, for one 150ml cup. Strong, coppery, and the same every time.
- Boil 75ml of water, at a rolling boil.
- Simmer 2.5g of tea, about a level teaspoon, for two minutes, until the granules open.
- Add milk, 75ml, and simmer two minutes more.
- Finish with sugar in the last minute, then strain and pour.
Tip for Premium CTC ChaiWant it masala? Crush two elaichi pods and a thin slice of adrak into the water before the tea goes in.
How much for how many?
Pick the number of cups.
- Water
- 150ml
- Milk
- 150ml
- Tea
- 5gabout 2 level teaspoons
- Time
- 4 min2 before the milk, 2 after
At 2 cups a day, 250g of tea lasts about 50 days, at about ₹4.6 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹2.3 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹2.3
The tea in a cup of Premium CTC Chai
Our figure is the tea only, at 2.5g for a 150ml cup. Milk and sugar are on top.
Order the way you like.
Pay online or with cash on delivery. Shipping is free on every order. Orders leave Siliguri within 24 hours, and you can ask us anything about Premium CTC Chai on WhatsApp.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping on every order
- Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours
- Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days
Reviews
What chai lovers say about Premium CTC Chai
4.6
Average of 5 reviews, out of 5
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From Siliguri
Who makes Premium CTC Chai
Swachh Tea is the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., tea sourcers and graders in Siliguri, the town the Assam and Dooars tea trade runs through.
We buy from more than 400 gardens, and every lot is tasted three times before it's bought: as a garden sample, when it's offered, and once more before purchase. The same team supplies cafés, hotels and distributors across India.
35+ years in the tea trade. FSSAI licensed and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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Questions about Premium CTC Chai
What is Premium CTC Chai?
Premium CTC Chai is a plain CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from Assam CTC and Dooars CTC for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.3 a cup.
What does Premium CTC Chai taste like?
Malty, brisk and full-bodied, with a deep coppery colour. Strength: strong. Spice: none. Fragrance: fragrant. Best for: The everyday kadak cup, with your own masala.
What is in Premium CTC Chai?
Assam CTC and Dooars CTC. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Premium CTC Chai?
For one 150ml cup, boil 75ml of water, simmer 2.5g of tea (about a level teaspoon) in it for two minutes, add 75ml of milk and simmer two minutes more, then add sugar in the last minute and strain. Want it masala? Crush two elaichi pods and a thin slice of adrak into the water before the tea goes in.
Can I add my own masala to Premium CTC Chai?
Yes. Crush two elaichi pods and a thin slice of adrak into the water before the tea goes in. It has no spices of its own, so it takes any masala you like.
How many cups does a 250g pack make?
About 100 cups at 2.5g a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹2.3. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Premium CTC Chai contain caffeine?
Yes. It is made with black tea, so it contains caffeine, like any regular cup of chai.
Is cash on delivery available, and how fast is delivery?
Yes. Cash on delivery is available across India for a small fee, shown at checkout, and we confirm every cash on delivery order with you by phone or WhatsApp before it ships. Orders are dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours and usually arrive in 3 to 7 days. Shipping is free on every order.
How should I store Premium CTC Chai?
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and strong smells, and close it tightly after every use.
Who makes Premium CTC Chai?
Swachh Tea, the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., a tea sourcing and grading business in Siliguri, West Bengal, built on 35+ years in the Assam and Dooars tea trade. Every lot is tasted three times before it is bought.
Tomorrow's first cup, sorted.
Premium CTC Chai, ₹230 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.