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Flavour Analysis

Chai’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: distinct fragrant spiciness, clove, milk and black pepper. A caramel note brings warm sweetness, with an assam tea note setting a dry sensation alongside it, and ginger and sugar notes give the profile a rounded, lingering character.

Dominant Flavour Families

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Woody
Sweet
Earthy
Maillard

Flavour profile of chai

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Cinnamonic

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Chai

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Warm, sweet-spicy aroma typical of ground cinnamon bark. Strong in chai.

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