Idle Tea Chai Concentrate Relaunch: Now Organic, Vegan & Gluten-Free

Fratello Coffee Roasters is overjoyed to announce the Idle Tea Chai Concentrate relaunch of our beloved family recipe.  Now 100% organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free and now in an eco-friendly Tetra Packaging format. After addressing our packaging challenges and refining our recipe, we're back with a cleaner, more authentic flavor profile that aligns with our commitment to quality and sustainability.  We are also happy to have this available on our online store HERE.

Idle Tea Chai Concentrate

 

Idle Tea Chai: A Legacy of Warmth and Tradition

The allure of a Spiced Chai latte is timeless, especially as the temperatures dip, enveloping us in the comforting embrace of cardamom, ginger, peppercorn, and cinnamon. Originating from the heart of India, masala chai has been a cherished beverage for millennia. While the contemporary recipe has evolved, the essence remains unchanged: black tea, a medley of warm spices, and a touch of sweetness.

Elevating the Idle Chai Experience

We've listened to our customers and have taken steps to elevate the Idle Chai experience. Our new and improved blend is:

Spiced Chai Latte

What Sets Idle Chai Apart?

Our Idle Tea Spiced Chai Mix is a tribute to our age-old recipe. Crafted with all-natural ingredients like black tea, whole spices, cane sugar, and lemon juice, our concentrate delivers a smooth, cardamom-forward taste for a truly authentic chai experience. Indulge in generations of cultural tradition established in the Karakorum region of northern Pakistan.

This blend isn't new to Fratello. In fact, it's based on the same recipe we crafted in the early 2000s, evolving from Flavors of Eden to Valleta Flavors, and now finding its home under the Idle Tea brand. While the essence remains unchanged, our packaging has undergone a transformation, now presented in an eco-friendly recyclable bottle.

Spiced Chai Tea mix

Crafting the Perfect Chai Latte with Idle Chai

Creating the quintessential chai latte is a breeze with our blend. Mix 1 part Idle Tea Spiced Chai with 2 parts milk or a non-dairy alternative (adjust to preferred taste). Heat until it reaches 140°F and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. This ratio is equally delightful when served cold over ice.

Variations to Spice Up Your Chai Experience

Seasonal offering

 

A Note of Gratitude

We're profoundly grateful to our loyal customers for their patience and unwavering support during our brief hiatus. Your enthusiasm has fueled our journey, and we're excited to share this renewed chai experience with you.

Join us in celebrating the return of Idle Chai, a testament to Fratello Coffee Roasters' dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation.

Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe- Idido Misty Valley

Fratello Coffee is introducing an exciting new coffee to our portfolio at the end of May.  We have found an Organic fresh crop Ethiopian that we just had to buy which is replacing the Kembata currently available.

 

 

 

 

Flavor description: Intense tropical fruits, blueberry and strawberry in both the aromas and long lingering flavors.  Thick syrupy body and full of character, yet notably clean and bright through out. 

Grade: 1

Region: Idido, Gedeo Zone Yirgacheffe

Processing: Natural / Dry-Processed

Crop: February 2009

Varietal: Heirloom and Longberry

Cupping Score: 91

 

 

 

 

Ethiopia, the birth place of coffee has 5 growing regions, each producing very distinct characteristics from the other.  In the south of Ethiopia is a district called Yirgacheffe which is just north of the Kenyan border.  Yirgacheffe is currently producing the most exotic flavor profiles in this country and possible the world.  

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