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What is Chai?

‘Chai’ is undoubtedly one of the most popular drinks in India. It is typically served in attractive clay cups in road side stalls and is an essential part of Indian culture. In India, Chai refers to tea and all kinds of tea.
What is internationally known as chai – the milky brew that’s loaded with spices and that brings warmth to a rainy day- is actually known as Masala Chai in India. Once masala chai made its way to the west, it dropped its first name and is known all over the world as chai.


Chai is like a cup of cocoa – comforting, warm and relaxing. In summer, it’s a tall cold glass on a hot day, a perfect alternative to a milk shake. The ideal Chai should be rich, creamy with the fully developed taste of Tea, Milk & Spices. It shouldn’t be too watery or sugary-sweet. Often this is what you find at many coffee shops and large chain quick-service establishments. Why? Because, more often than not, they use powders or syrups or concentrates whereas we start with Real Tea. The aim is to produce a balanced cup where all 3 elements can be tasted individually yet combine together into one delicious taste. What is Chai? Typically, it's a black tea with milk, spices and sugar. 

Here are some variations you may want to consider:

● Add pumpkin puree to make Pumpkin Chai.
● Add Fennel seeds to make Fennel Chai.
● Add Black Pepper to give it that extra kick.
● Add ice cream to iced Chai to make it a Chai Float.

Masala Chai

Let’s have a closer look at the principal spices that make up a chai:

1. Green cardamom- for aroma and fragrance
2. Cinnamon stick – add sweetness and warmth to the brew
3. Fennel seed – Offers a gentle anise or licorice note
4. Fresh ginger – Flavors the whole pot of tea with a fresher spice 
5. Black peppercorns – Gives the chai a spicy bite, which I love.
6. Whole cloves – make the brew musky and strong
7. Star anise – A darker, sweeter licorice flavor than the greener fennel seed
8. Saffron- for color, warmth and richness

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