Directions for CD’s Decaf Lucid Dream Chai

My decaf masala chai recipe comes from ~25 years of experimenting and collecting comments.

To fill the tin shown below, I used 1 part = 5 grams (as measured with a Smart Weigh Digital Pro Pocket Scale). That results in about 250 grams of masala chai

It’s all made with freshly ground organic spices and teas, and I included links to source of ingredients from Amazon.com. Note: most of those quantities will make for a lot of chai.

One reason I came up with this recipe is because it’s hard to find good decaf Masala Chai, and I discovered it makes for a great drink before bed.

Starred (*) ingredients are known to impact sleep, and they are sometimes “known” to lead to lucid dreams.

Decaf Masala Chai Ingredients

• 6 parts Decaf English Breakfast Tea
• 6 parts Red Rooibos
• 6 parts Cinnamon Sticks
• 6 parts Crystalized Ginger
• 2.5 parts Orange Peel
• 2 parts Candied Pineapple  (pineapple, sugar)
• 2 parts Candied Papaya (papaya, sugar)
• 1.5 parts Carob Nibs
• 1.5 parts Chicory Root *
• 1.5 parts Cardamom *
• 1 part Lemongrass *
• 1 part Black Pepper
• 1 part Anise *
• 1 part Coriander *
• 1 parts Cloves *
• 1 part Nutmeg * 
• 1 part Vanilla Powder 
• 1.5 Parts Cacao Nibs
• 5 Parts Allspice 

I usually stop at the above ingredients; however, sometimes, I do add. Yerba Mate for Caffeine:

• 6-12 parts Yerba Mate 

Decaf Masala Chai Ingredients I’ve considered but not tried yet

• 1 part Mugwort *
• 1 part Chamomile flower * 
• 1 part Hazelnut
• 1 Part Sarsaparilla *
• 1 Part Passionflower
• 1 Part Lemon Balm
• 1 Part Oatstraw
• 1 Part Vervain *
  

Decaf Masala Chai Steps

1. You first grind above spices and fruits in a VitaMix (or other grinder), and you then add tea and mix.
2. You then stir a teaspoon into half a glass of milk (or half-and-half), and you can store the rest. 
3. Next, you heat until it starts boiling.
4. Stir and let steep for 1 minute.
5. Fill glass to top with boiling water
6. Let steep for another two minutes.
7. Strain into second glass or cup (I like grinding my fine enough so that I don’t need to strain it). 
8. To sweeten, try using maple syrup. 
9. To make into a cool dessert drink, pour hot chai from above over vanilla ice cream in a cup. Or,
   Freeze the Chai in an ice cube tray and later crush it to a smooth consistency with a NutriBulley, Ninja, VitaMix, … It becomes like a Masala Chai Ice Cream.