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Monk's Chai

Locality: Balaclava

Phone: +61 428 391 283

Address: Rear, 202 Carlisle St 3183 Balaclava, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.monkschai.com

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24.01.2022 Gift cards now available Running out of time with a few last minute gifts to giveaway for the holidays? Give the #gift of choice this year and let them decide what to get from our website. Monk's Chai is now offering gift cards through our website and all orders are fulfilled immediately. We have several different varieties of gift cards available to suit any budget. Head to the link in our bio to send a spicy digital hug to a friend of loved one now. They'll appreciate t...he thought #stayspicystaysweet #madeinaustralia #clickforvic #happyholidays

24.01.2022 We wrote this informational post #inpraiseofspice , Allspice in particular. The addition of this super spice adds a unique depth and pungency to our #specialtychai . It supports the other flavours layered into the blend to be #allstars. It's the #scottypippen spice in the championship blend that is Monk's chai Allspice is an extremely aromatic spice that flavours both savoury and sweet dishes beautifully. The strong, spicy taste and aroma of this particular spice closely re...sembles a mixture of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper, hence the name Allspice!It is warm and sweetly pungent with peppery overtones as well as hints of juniper and peppercorn. Allspice carries a bit of heat as well, rating a 4 on the hotness scale. The allspice tree, classified as an evergreen shrub, can reach 1018m (3359ft) in height. Allspice can be a small, scrubby tree, quite similar to the bay laurel in size and form. It can also be a tall, canopy tree, sometimes grown to provide shade for coffee trees planted underneath it. Allspice, as we use it, is from the dried fruit of thePimenta dioicaplant. It's also called, MyrtlePepper, Jamaican Pepper or pimento. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionallydried n the sun. When dry they are brown and resemble large, smooth peppercorns. Fresh leaves are similar in texture tobay leaves and similarly used in cooking. Leaves and wood are often used forsmoking, particularly in Jamaica. Allspice has been used in natural therapies for over 500 years to treat: Indigestion Vomiting Stomach ache Fever, colds, and flu Depression Fatigue Arthritis Joint pain Muscle aches Bacterial and fungal infections Tooth and gum pain The allspice that we use in our blend comes from two different organic farms outside of Negril and Kingston and Jamaica. We choose to source from these producers because they produce spice with high oil content and have an extensive quality assurance process. We hope you can taste the quality. Thanks for allowing us to serve #stayspicystaysweet

21.01.2022 Thanks @kochiesbiz and @xero for the recent feature on Monk's Chai. Our team feels very honoured to be recognised. We love to serve, and thank you for sharing our story. It's been a huge year for us, growing this passion project. Launching the brand after the first Melbourne lockdown was tough, but it only strengthened our resolve to serve more people with comforting moments. That's what our chai is all about. That's what drives us to deliver the highest quality plant-based c...hai ingredients that we can source. In the last year we have added more than 500 direct wholesale accounts and 2 interstate distributors. We feel excited to serve even more people and grow our community this year. We are grateful that our customers appreciate our mission and our work. Andy, Marwin, John and the team would like to thank everyone in the community for the support and encouragement. Thank you for allowing us to serve. Special thanks to: @chefbennett23 @aliceinframes @travlinboy @aboveboardbarmelb @broadsheet_melb @urbanlistmelb @piggerycafeburnhambeeches @happygreendistribution @wholefoodmerchants @twobirdsonestonecafe @littlehenorganics Thanks for helping us to get started. Check the link in bio to read up. Cover : @popil #stayspicystaysweet #madeinmelbourne #supportsmallbusiness #organicchai #specialtychai

20.01.2022 Testing our new organic base #tea for our newest caffeine free masala chai. It's been a long time coming to get this quality of organic Tulsi to Australia and tastes exceptional. We can't wait to share it with you. #stayspicystaysweet #new #caffeinefree ... #organicchai See more

19.01.2022 #jamiroquai dance for Miho Monday! We're excited about life today. Are you? @monkbodhidharma will be opening doors for seating very soon! Stay tuned # We are always keeping it spicy at Monk's Chai HQ. Come see us for a takeaway brew soon! #stayspicystaysweet ... #organicchai #masalachai See more

19.01.2022 So much #gratitude for our community. Thank you for letting us serve. #stayspicystaysweet ... #organicchai #specialtychai #weloveyou See more

18.01.2022 It's Miho Monday and we are spending the day making our #spice mix. Do you ever hear of people talking to their plants? We talk to our #chai all the time when we're blending! Sounds a little silly but we think you can taste all the love and care that goes into our blend. Miho is extra loving when preparing the whole nutmeg #stayspicystaysweet... #organicchai #melbournecafes See more

17.01.2022 It's #twinsies Tuesday! Looks like @sofieroze_ and I have the same taste in spicy @baileynelson eyewear . Clearly I am very, very, very amused by this. Chai season is hereThis look is versatile Looks like it's cold and rainy today. Go grab a chai Cheers @medibank for the excellent cover and flexibility to go where we want ... #stayspicystaysweet #melbournecafes #baristagram #specialtychai

17.01.2022 Stay tuned #fam! We have some solid #blackfriday and #cybermonday offers planned for our #specialtychai fans #stayspicystaysweet

16.01.2022 #sunnydays are perfect for #coldbrew chai and pops spring time colour. It was nice to see our good friend @enricokas just stopped by @admiralchengho for an iced chai during his morning walk. Try it iced. The spice is nice! Recipes for cold brew and all of our brewing techniques are on our website! ... #stayspicystaysweet #specialtychai #melbournestreetphotography

15.01.2022 Will you help us out? India is experiencing a public health crisis following the second wave of COVID-19 infections. The news coming out of India is harrowing with most hospitals across the country over-capacity. Many have no oxygen tanks or respirators to assist their patients in their time of need. Further, the cases are increasing daily. Current transmissions estimates are at just under 380,000 daily cases with no immediate end in sight. As a team, we've been looking for... the opportunities to assist. We have been closely following@give_india and the good work they have been doing through their India Covid Response Fund (ICRF). They are focused on funding and distributing breathingassistance equipment and PPE as well as feeding Covid-19 affected families across the subcontinent. These are two very specific cause that we feel confident to get behind with direct support. Spreading awareness is important and we're making an appeal to our community to look into the crisis and consider making a donation. Please check the link in our bio. It will take you to@give_india so that you can take action directly. If you aren't in a position to make a donation directly, we ask that you consider sharing this or any other resources that build awareness for India relief efforts across your socials. Monk's Chai is pledging 100% of profits from our online sales to @give_india through to May 9th, though our preference would be for you to consider going directly to@give_india and pledging any amount that you would have spent with us as a donation. Thank you for your consideration and support #giveindia #covid19relief #india #covid_19 #covidrelief

14.01.2022 It's #springtime and Miho Monday! Our chai team wants to wish you a beautiful and spicy week ahead # # We love you all. Have the best week ever! #stayspicystaysweet #organicchai... @alitavatargh @sweetcherrycoke @monkbodhidharma

13.01.2022 Who's #camping this weekend? A spicy Monk's chai is the perfect companion to a trip in the great outdoors! You can brew in a hydro flask or heat up a brew on the campfire. #stayspicystaysweet #specialtychai #specialtytea ... #organicchai See more

12.01.2022 Which #melbournecafe have you been supporting lately? We got to drop into see our good friends @there.cafe in Footscray yesterday to enjoy some of their excellent service, food and atmosphere. They make a great chai We have a beautiful #cafeculture in this city that we need to preserve. It's one of the reasons why Melbourne is always ranked at the top of the #worldsmostliveablecity listing. Your local needs you now, please get out there and share some love. #stayspicyst...aysweet #specialtychai See more

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from #Miho # and all the rest of the Monks Chai, @admiralchengho , @bayanotherebel and @monkbodhidharma team. We are so grateful for you. Best wishes for a spicy new year! See you for a mug of the lovely stuff soon. #stayspicystaysweet #organicchai #christmaschai

11.01.2022 #weouthere Sydney! Come see our good friends @altsaints.lab in Botany. They have great coffees, Handmade granolas and they are also serving our spicy #specialtychai . @altsaints is a great team giving away a percentage of their profits to sustainable conservation efforts. Get around and #supportlocalbusiness #botanycafe #botany

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06.01.2022 Today we want to talk a bit about #nutmeg . Did you know that nutmeg comes from the same family of plants as the magnolia? It's not a common addition to chai, but it is certainly one of our favourite warming additions to our specialty organic chai blend. This seed comes from a tropical evergreen called the Myristica fragrans. Native to the Molucca'sor spice islands of Indonesia, the outer shell of the fruit can be pickled or fermented in drinks. The fleshly bits surrounding... the Nutmeg seed is the source of the spice mace. Nutmeg trees begin fruiting after about 8 years after being planted. They can grow up to 80 feet in height and continue to bear fruit for around 60 years. They almost look like Nashi's or white peaches before they split showing they are mature and ready to be picked. The seed is the actual nutmeg which dried before being distributed for sale. Nutmeg has been traded around the world from Thailand and South India through Arabia and into the ancient Roman empire since about the 1st century AD. During certain points in history, Nutmeg was worth twice the price of Gold! Nutmeg has been used for centuries in natural therapies to assist with; headaches, soothing indigestion, strengthening cognitive function, detoxify the body, boosting skin health, alleviate mouth ulcers, reduce insomnia, increase immune system function, and improve blood circulation. We source our nutmeg from organic farmers across the islands of Java and Sumatra. We choose our nutmeg because of its rich perfume, high natural oil content and freshness. We love it in our blend and we hope you love it too! #stayspicystaysweet #organicfarming #organicspices #specialtychai

06.01.2022 It's #miho Monday and she's testing out some beautiful brews to serve you @monkbodhidharma . There's no more 25k restriction zone, so come around, say hello, and have a spicy brew & bite with some of the best #melbournebaristas and #plantbased chefs out there. #melbournefoodie #organicchai

05.01.2022 That kick that you get from our chai is number of elements working together but a big contributor is the #ginger we use. Our ginger has a naturallyhot, zesty and biting yet sweet and warm Pungency. It hasspicyand slightly woody tasting notes. The planthas grows from arhizomeorrootand is a flowering plant, widely used as aspicearound the world. It's a herbaceousperennialthatgrows annual false stems about one meter tall bearing leafy blades. The plants grow beauti...fulflowers ranging in bright colours from pale yellow petals, to purples, pink and deep browny or orangey reds. Ginger is in the family Zingiberaceae, which also includes tumeric,cardamom,andgalangal. Ginger originated as a native species in South east asia. It's one of the first spices to be traded along the spice route from Asia to Europe starting at about 25 BC. The first written mentions of the root come from the Analects of Confucious from around 475 BC. Ginger is known to be among the healthiest spices on the planet and has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound within ginger. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects reducing oxidative stress on the body's vital systems. Ginger has also been used in modern medicine to assist with chemotherapy side-effects, regulate blood sugar, treat chronic indigestions, treat menstrual pain, protect brain function, and help lower cholesterol. We source our certified organic ginger from plantations in Shandong, China and West Bengal, India. India and China are the largest and among the best producers of the root, worldwide We choose our ginger for its fine quality, high oil content and deeply warming spiciness. It's a cornerstone flavour ingredient within our specialty chai and we wouldn't be able to create the amazing balance that we have without this interesting and tasty root! #stayspicystaysweet #organicchai #farmersareheros #specialtychai

04.01.2022 #cominginhot for Miho Monday. She makes us smile all day long! Lots of love to all the #chai fans out there from our Chief Joy Officer Miho @sweetcherrycoke We love you! #stayspicystaysweet ... #specialtychai #specialtycoffeeroasters @monkbodhidharma

03.01.2022 Cocktail Recipe: Monk's Chai Spiced Gin #negroni by Hayden Lambert from @aboveboardbarmelb Our good friends at Above Boardare back open for business and to celebrate, our good friend @travlinboy has createda #spicy Monks Chai twist on their world famous negroni! The backstory;... Founded in 2016, Above Board is an intimate 16-seat cocktail bar in the heart of Collingwood. Thisbar is accessible via a hidden entrance down a small laneway off Smith Street. The bar is beautifully minimal, with just one large island bar for seating. Hayden maintains a cocktail list of around 20 drinks, including the classics & his own signature creations. The team delivers drinks with absolutely surgical precision and the bar has won numerous awards including; New Bar of The Year (Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards 2017), Best Cocktail Bar (Time Out Melbourne Bar Awards 2018) & Australia’s Best small bar (2018/2019). It has also been recognised within the top 100 bars, 50 Best Discovery bars, and Top 10 bars in Asia Pacific. If you are inclose to Melbourne, we highly recommend that you drop in for the best cocktails that we think you arelikely to ever have. Their service is top-notch and we know you are going to love everything they make for you. Check the link in our bio to see the recipe on our blog. #keepitaboveboard #stayspicystaysweet #barsofmelbourne #melbmoment

02.01.2022 #GIVEAWAY We are very excited to do a giveaway and start the year with good vibes! This time we are teaming up with @happily__made to make it happen We have so much admiration for @happily__made and their products. They create jobs for marginalised women (mainly) in Cambodia. Supporting trade within these underserved communities. Each purchase makes a difference!... The winners will receive: ONE OF TWO KILOS OF MONK'S CHAI ONE OF TWO HAPPILY MADE MONK BAGS ONE OF TWO HAPPILY MADE MAGNETIC MONKEYS (yes...there will be TWO winners picked on Jan 15! ) All you have to do is: Tag a friend who loves chai and tell them why you want to share this prize with them. Follow @monkschai and @happily__made * Giveaway only available within Australia Winners will be announced on Friday January 15 (yes...there will be TWO winners!) Please help this go far & wide #stayspicystaysweet #organicchai #suppirtsmallbusinesa #handmade

02.01.2022 Drop past @fifteenpoundscafe and meet the #spice lords of Fairfield. @scott_b_royal and the team have precisely dosed each fresh Monk's chai brew for service, ensuring consistently excellent chai's every time. Show them some love when you're in Fairfield. We promise you'll love the food, the service and the vibe #stayspicystaysweet #chailovers #specialtychai ... #melbournecafe See more