A feast for the senses - Chaiholics

A feast for the senses - Chaiholics - Cardiff

It's very easy to get stuck in a tea rut - 2 cups of English Breakfast a day and perhaps a mug of Earl Grey if you're feeling fancy. However if your taste buds are craving adventure, get down to Chaiholics now!

Chaiholics spacialise in Chai Latte and no they're not like the sickly sweet concoctions found in chains. As soon as I entered the café, I was struck by the exotic aroma as well as the fun Indian train station themed décor.

I was immediately greeted by the friendly staff who were eager to help Chai novices such as myself. They have the whole range of Chai on display so customers can have a good old sniff to help them decide which Chai to choose. If this is not enough, there is also a guide on the wall stating the properties and health benefits of each flavour.

As it was my first Chai, I opted for a traditional Masala Chai which is Assam tea with cardamom, ginger, black pepper and cinnamon. I also chose Cardamom Chai which is supposed to help with indigestion. At first, both types of Chai tasted unusual to my Western palate but I immediately fell in love with the warming combination of spices. As they say 'variety is the spice of life' and Chaiholics have certainly got a lot to offer.

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