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Updated: Apr. 11, 2012
Typically, masala chai is mixed up at the time of brewing, adding spices to taste, although it is also sold pre-blended in teabags. A few companies sell green or herbal teas in a similar style to masala chai.
RateTea lists all pre-blended masala chai mixtures in this category. However, you can make your own spiced chai by blending spices with tea. For a classic flavor, try starting with an Indian black tea such as Assam.
When only one spice is used, the resulting blend is usually named with the spice itself, such as cinnamon black tea or tea with cardamom: the term "chai" is usually reserved for blends including multiple spices.
Chai / Spiced Tea
Wikipedia: Masala_chai | Teaviews: chai-teaUpdated: Apr. 11, 2012
Table of contents:
About Chai / Spiced Tea | Varieties of Chai / Spiced Tea | Best (Top-Rated) Chai / Spiced Tea
About Chai / Spiced Tea | Varieties of Chai / Spiced Tea | Best (Top-Rated) Chai / Spiced Tea
About Chai / Spiced Tea
Chai, properly called masala chai, Hindi for "spiced tea" (the word "chai" just means tea), and sometimes called spiced chai is a drink made by brewing tea (usually black tea) together with spices. Often, but not always, milk and sweetener (such as honey) are added. Sometimes condensed milk is used.
Typically, masala chai is mixed up at the time of brewing, adding spices to taste, although it is also sold pre-blended in teabags. A few companies sell green or herbal teas in a similar style to masala chai.
RateTea lists all pre-blended masala chai mixtures in this category. However, you can make your own spiced chai by blending spices with tea. For a classic flavor, try starting with an Indian black tea such as Assam.
Spices used in masala chai:
Masala chai is very diverse and varies regionally and based on personal taste. Spices most commonly used in chai include cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, peppercorn, and cloves. Other spices, herbs, and flavorings, such as nutmeg, rose, liquorice, vanilla, or mint are also used.When only one spice is used, the resulting blend is usually named with the spice itself, such as cinnamon black tea or tea with cardamom: the term "chai" is usually reserved for blends including multiple spices.
Varieties, Kinds, or Types of Chai / Spiced Tea
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Best Chai / Spiced Tea
The notion of the "best" Chai / Spiced Tea is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas in this category, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.
Most Often-Rated Teas: Chai Spice Black Tea
74 6 Ratings  Mtn High Chai
57 4 Ratings  Golden Chai™ - Spiced Assam Black Tea
71 4 Ratings  Chai Green Tea
28 3 Ratings  Christmas Tea
39 3 Ratings | Top-Rated Teas: Masala Chai
100 3 Ratings Chai Spice Black Tea
74 6 Ratings Golden Chai™ - Spiced Assam Black Tea
71 4 Ratings Mtn High Chai
57 4 Ratings Christmas Tea
39 3 Ratings |