The Night of the Iguana is often considered to be the last major artistic, critical, and box office success for Tennessee Williams, the distinguished American playwright - and noted tea lover. The play features a captive iguana that is tied up to the edge of a veranda while a cast of characters discuss their sometimes tormented sexual relationships.
To honor the complex themes of The Night of the Iguana, this is an equally complex chai. A full-bodied black Assam imparts the chai with a wonderful depth. Next, white chocolate, caramel, and a heady blend of spices from the Malabar Coast of India were added to the mix - sharp ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper.
Ingredients: Black tea, white chocolate, chopped and powdered ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, natural flavors
Origin: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Travencore, India
Preparation: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces of pure water at 212°F for 4-5 minutes.
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