Masala Chai

In India and many other parts of the world the word “chai” simply means tea.  Elsewhere, the term chai has come to represent a genre of teas that share several ingredients in common, such as: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves and peppercorns.

We love chai.  Who doesn’t? We like it so much that we offer several different variations, but this version is a classic and the most traditional of all our chai options.  For a chai sans caffeine, try our Charleston Chai.  Just can’t get enough caffeine?  Try our roasted Maté Chai.

Our Masala Chai is best sweetened with a little milk and sugar.  In fact, it’s intentionally sharp in the expectation that it will be sweetened a bit.  We’ve often been told that we make the world’s best Chai latte and we agree!  To replicate it at home, use 1 tsp. of Masala Chai and 2 tsp. of sugar per cup (8 oz of water).  Top it off with a little milk and a heap of foam.

Try drinking our Masala Chai with Indian food, cinnamon scones or chocolate.  You can even bake with it!  Cupcakes with Lola has a fantastic recipe for chocolate chai cupcakes.

We recommend steeping Masala Chai for 3-4 minutes at 195°.

Ingredients: Black tea, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove and black pepper.