Metz Tea - Cochin Masala Chai

Experience the warm, captivating essence of Metz Tea’s Cochin Masala Chai. Inspired by a traditional recipe passed down to our Master Taster in Cochin, India, this premium black tea blend connects you directly to the ancient spice trade. By combining robust Assam tea leaves with authentic Kerala spices, this blend offers a deeply aromatic, warming cup that sets the benchmark for genuine Indian chai.

Why Choose Cochin Masala Chai?

• Authentic Spiced Flavour Profile: A full-bodied Assam black tea base layers perfectly with a sharp ginger and cardamom finish. Infused with real cinnamon, pepper, clove, and nutmeg, it delivers a true, exotic heat.
• 100% Natural Ingredients: Crafted with real, whole spices and premium tea leaves, completely free from artificial flavourings or synthetic additives.
• Small-Batch Canadian Production: Meticulously blended and packed right here in Canada, ensuring strict quality control and exceptional freshness in every package.

Sustainable & Safe Premium Tea

Metz Tea pairs high-end global flavours with an uncompromising commitment to environmental sustainability and rigorous food safety.

• 100% Compostable Design: Completely plant-based and plastic-free. The woven tea bags, strings, tags, and overwrap envelopes are 100% compostable.
• Vacuum-Packed Freshness: Sealing out air and moisture ensures the volatile oils in the Kerala spices remain potent and aromatic until the moment you brew.
• Total Traceability: Every single small batch is 100% trackable, offering ultimate transparency and peace of mind for food safety conscious consumers.
• Global Quality Standards: Proudly processed in a facility certified under FSSC 22000, the gold standard for global food safety management systems.

Product Details

• Ingredients: Black tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg, Camomile petals
• Flavour Profile: Full-bodied black tea with a sharp ginger and warming cardamom finish
• Terroir: Robust Assam tea estates and the spice-rich soil of Kerala, India
• Packaging: Vacuum-packed for freshness; 100% compostable envelopes, bags, and tags
• Certifications: FSSC 22000 Certified
• Production: Small-batch blended and packed in Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Cochin Masala Chai?

Cochin Masala Chai is an authentic, spiced black tea blend. It relies on a traditional recipe from Cochin (now Kochi) in Kerala, India, combining robust Assam black tea with a signature blend of warming, natural spices.

How do I best brew this spiced chai?

Bring fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil (100°C). Pour over the compostable woven tea bag and steep for 3 to 5 minutes to fully draw out the full-bodied character of the Assam leaves and the essential oils of the spices. For a traditional preparation, try simmering it with milk and a touch of honey.

Is this tea bag environmentally friendly?

Yes. All components of our tea bags, including the woven bag material, the string, the tag, and the protective outer overwrap envelope, are made from 100% compostable, plant-based materials.

Does Cochin Masala Chai contain caffeine?

Yes, because this blend features a base of premium Assam black tea, it contains natural caffeine. This makes it an excellent, refreshing choice for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon energy boost.