{"product_id":"masala-chai","title":"Masala Chai","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasala chai is one of the great spiced drinks of the world — bold Indian black tea, warming spices, milk, and sweetness, combined in a way that's both energizing and deeply comforting. Our Masala Chai is spice-forward, full-bodied, and magnetically aromatic. Traditional chai done with intention. The cup that warms you from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Carry This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChai — which simply means \"tea\" in Hindi — has been consumed in India for thousands of years. Masala chai (\"spiced tea\") is the specific preparation that combines black tea with warming spices — cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and black pepper — brewed with milk and sweetened to taste. It's the drink of Indian street vendors, family kitchens, and morning rituals across the subcontinent. We carry it because nothing else delivers this kind of warmth and complexity in a single cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm cardamom\u003c\/strong\u003e — the defining spice of masala chai, floral and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e — sweet and deeply comforting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGinger heat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentle warmth that builds through the cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClove depth\u003c\/strong\u003e — subtle complexity that adds character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold black tea base\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-bodied and satisfying, the backbone of the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm, spiced finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — all the spices linger pleasantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold Indian black tea (Assam), cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper. No artificial flavoring. No added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~50–100 cups per 12oz. Tea is more concentrated — a little goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChai Latte (Traditional — Recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine 1 teaspoon of loose leaf with 4oz of water and 4oz of milk in a small saucepan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a gentle simmer over medium heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain into a cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sugar or honey to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeped (Western Style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 1 teaspoon of loose leaf per 8oz of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat water to 212°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 4–5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and add steamed milk and sweetener to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced Chai Latte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew double-strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour over ice and add cold milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeten to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e — the spice and caffeine combination is genuinely energizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChai latte lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to make it at home without a coffee shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold weather sipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm spices are particularly satisfying in autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold enough to satisfy, different enough to be interesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional masala chai is always made with milk — it's part of what makes it chai. Add milk and sweetener for the authentic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional chai is sweet — the sweetness balances the spice and the bitterness of the black tea. Add sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make it without milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — steep in water and drink black, or use a plant-based milk alternative. Oat milk works particularly well with the warm spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it caffeinated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Masala Chai is built on a bold black tea base. A typical cup contains approximately 40–70mg of caffeine depending on steep time and ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas\"\u003eExplore our full tea lineup\u003c\/a\u003e — or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ebrowse everything we carry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove bold, warming drinks? Our Masala Chai is featured in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bold-strong-bundle\"\u003eBold \u0026amp; Strong Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — Masala Chai, English Breakfast \u0026amp; Holiday Blend. 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