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Buying Chai Spices in Bulk for Cafés and Restaurants
In short: Cafés and restaurants buy Chai Spices Spice Drops in bulk because 1 to 2 drops make a consistent chai latte in seconds, a 100ml bottle holds around 3,000 drops, and it keeps for up to three years. A 1 litre size is available to trade customers on request. Chai Spices won two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2016.
What is in Chai Spices Spice Drops?
A blend of traditional chai spice extracts: ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and pepper, in a dropper bottle. The full ingredient list is on the product page.
How do you make a chai latte with it?
Add 1 to 2 drops to the cup with hot tea and milk, stir and serve. It mixes into hot and cold drinks, so it works for iced chai too. See the full chai latte method for cafés.
Why buy in bulk?
| Size | Approximate drops | Approximate chai lattes at 2 drops |
|---|---|---|
| 5ml | 150 | 75 |
| 100ml | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| 1 litre (trade, on request) | 30,000 | 15,000 |
With a shelf life of up to three years from manufacture, stock planning is simple and the flavour is the same in every cup.
What else can kitchens use it for?
Chai spiced muffins, cakes and custards, smoothies and cocktails. See how to use chai spices in baking.
What are Spice Drops?
Spice Drops contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and are oxalate free. They are vegan, gluten free and alcohol free, and contain a plant derived emulsifier, polysorbate 80, which helps them mix into food and drink.
How are Spice Drops made?
Spice Drops are made at our own factory in Kerala, India, by a family business that dates back to 1946. The spices are crushed in a hammer mill or under a roller without heat, then extracted, and the solvent is removed under vacuum. For some flavours the distilled oil of the same spice is added back. The result is real spice flavour: the natural compounds that give each spice its taste and aroma are still there, such as piperine, which gives black pepper its heat.
Open a trade account through our Trade page or HORECA page.
Frequently asked questions
How many chai lattes does a 100ml bottle make?
Around 1,500 at 2 drops each.
Is a 1 litre size available?
Yes, to trade customers on request.
How long does it keep?
Up to three years from manufacture when stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
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