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09/15/2003 Archived Entry: "CHAI TEA, HOT OR ICED, IS A REAL TREAT FOUND IN DOWNTOWN ELLSWORTH"

CHAI TEA, HOT OR ICED, IS A REAL TREAT FOUND IN DOWNTOWN ELLSWORTH

Chai has been a favorite tea in India for thousands of years and now you can try the real stuff at the Ellsworth Antique Mall. Beware...it's so good you'll want more.

For the most part, Chai Tea is blend of black tea and spices with the distinguishing flavor of cardamon. Cinnamon, cloves and herbs are other common ingredients. It's hard to tell exactly what is in the Oregon Chai that Josie brews. I just know it is very, very good.

Josie mixes the Chai Tea with equal parts of milk to make a creamier beverage, but it is excellent alone. It can be served either hot or iced and I don't know which I like best as both are so good.

There are many ways to make Chai tea if you want to go to all that trouble. It seems better enjoyed with friends in the Mall.

Stress reduction, enhanced relaxation and a digestion aid are qualities associated with Chai Tea. Now there are many good reasons to give it a try.

The iced Chai tea is $2.95. The hot tea comes in three sizes: $2.55, 2.95 and 3.30.

Another great drink is their Caramel Mocha Ice Milk Frappe with a shot of espresso. It is really wonderful. I think I'm going to be spending a lot of time down there....unwinding and all.

Mark and Josie Roehrman are doing a spectacular job of restoring the Wellington building. The upstairs is about finished and ready for additional vendors.

Stop in and take a look...and have something from their extensive offerings at the espresso bar. This is a wonderful addition to Ellsworth and we owe them a lot of thanks for their contribution and hard work in making Ellsworth a better place to live.