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Dirty Chai Definition

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An image of a dirty chai sign at Malaprops book store in Asheville, NC.

Dirty Chai is a popular coffeeshop drink. Here, a Dirty Chai variation (a 'Russian Sawmill,' or a Dirty Chai made with a pinch of cayenne pepper) is advertised outside Malaprops Book Store in Asheville, NC.

Lindsey Goodwin
Definition: Dirty Chai is a popular coffeeshop drink. It's an espresso drink made of a shot of espresso mixed into a 'chai tea' (or masala chai). It's usually made with a chai concentrate, steamed milk and a single shot of espresso.

Dirty Chai is one of the many ways in which chai spices are used as flavors in other edibles, like chai frosting or chai smoothies.

Other examples of drinks that combine coffee and tea include Hong Kong's Yuanyang Coffee-Tea and About.com's award-winning Chai-Coffee Cocktail.
Also Known As: Espresso Chai, Java Chai, Red Eye Chai, Chai Charger, Tough Guy Chai

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