How to test your chai patti for adulteration at home
Four free tests you can run at the kitchen counter. Colour that runs in cold water was added; real tea needs heat. Run them on our pack too.
Category: Buying tea
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Tea grades: why cheap chai patti turns bitter
Dust is not dirt, it is the smallest grade. It gives everything up in under a minute, and the Indian method needs three to four. Most harsh tea is a grading problem.
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What to look for when you are buying chai patti
Brew a spoon in plain water before you decide anything. Milk and sugar hide almost every fault a tea has, which is why a pack can seem fine for a month and then not.