I use the Lakmi. It could be used as a pepper spray. I like the
powder form over mix your own and boil down. I was in an Indian
restaurant recently where they made their own Mango achar. Better than
anything commercially. Their unsweetened Chai was bland. You added
your own artificial sweetener. Bizarre. I like chai with spicy
foods.

Jim

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On Apr 12, 1:02 pm, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
> Space Cowboy > wrote:
> >However in my unsweetened concoction I can taste the bite
> >of the black pepper which is ameliorated if I use the sweetened soy
> >milk version. I cant buy chai tea masala without the black pepper.
> >Has anyone seen a commercial version that doesnt have it.
>
> Are you using the Laksmi masala? It is very heavy on the black pepper.
>
....
> I personally like masala tea made with black cardamom, ginger, and a lot
> of clove dominant. Green cardamom is a lot more common. Ask the folks at
> the Indian restaurant if they use a commercial masala or make their own,
> and if they make their own ask for some.
> --scott