Spiced CTC chai by Swachh Tea
Strong Elaichi Chai
The tea works out to about ₹4.3 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
Cardamom on strong CTC tea, enough of it to stand up to the milk.
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
Strong Elaichi Chai + Premium CTC Chai + Strong Masala Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Elaichi and adrak chai
About Strong Elaichi Chai
Strong Elaichi Chai is a spiced CTC chai from Swachh Tea: CTC tea blended with cardamom, for the everyday home cup. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹4.3 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Spiced chai: CTC black tea with elaichi, adrak or tulsi
- What's in it
- CTC tea and cardamom
- Tastes
- Strong and full, with cardamom all the way through
- Best for
- Elaichi lovers who like it strong.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹4.3 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 Strong Elaichi Chai
Strong and full, with cardamom all the way through.
- CTC teaThe strong base that holds its colour through milk
- CardamomSweet, cooling fragrance
- Strength
- Very strong
- Spice
- Gentle
- Fragrance
- Very fragrant
Best for: Elaichi lovers who like it strong.
The 4-minute method
How to make Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi ChaiStir the sugar in during the last minute, not earlier, so the cardamom stays bright.
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 ₹8.5 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹4.3 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹4.3
The tea in a cup of Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi Chai
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From Siliguri
Who makes Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi Chai
What is Strong Elaichi Chai?
Strong Elaichi Chai is a spiced CTC chai from Swachh Tea: CTC tea blended with cardamom, for the everyday home cup. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹4.3 a cup.
What does Strong Elaichi Chai taste like?
Strong and full, with cardamom all the way through. Strength: very strong. Spice: gentle. Fragrance: very fragrant. Best for: Elaichi lovers who like it strong.
What is in Strong Elaichi Chai?
CTC tea and cardamom. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Strong Elaichi 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. Stir the sugar in during the last minute, not earlier, so the cardamom stays bright.
Do I need to add my own spices?
No. The cardamom are already blended with the tea, so brew it exactly like plain chai.
How many cups does a 250g pack make?
About 100 cups at 2.5g a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹4.3. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi 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 Strong Elaichi 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.
Elaichi you can actually taste.
Strong Elaichi Chai, ₹425 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.