Masala Chai

Price range: $8 through $50

This spicy chai includes ginger root, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla. By far our boldest and spiciest chai, the Masala Chai is robust steeped in water or milk.

Origin: India

Black TeaChai

Black tea was first created by the Chinese to survive the long voyage to the lucrative and demanding British and European trading markets. Unlike other teas, black tea is processed to be fully oxidized in order to create the rich and robust flavors characteristic of the teas in this category. Commonly known to be highest in caffeine and in need of milk and sugar to temper its bold and tannic flavors, our wide range of black teas spans the spectrum of natural flavor notes that go beyond strength and require no alterations when brewed by its instructions. An Indian tea drink, chai has taken the world by storm. Traditionally, masala chai (“mixed-spice tea”) is made from black Assam tea brewed in milk, with aromatic spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper. Some like their chai unsweetened, while many like it with sweetener to bring out the spice. Other variations include a base of green or rooibos tea. While most people appreciate it purely for the warming, delicious taste, chai also supports immune function, reduces inflammation, and aids in digestion.