“Chai” is simply the Hindi term (from India) for tea. The use of the name “ chai tea” is therefore a tautology, although its use is very widespread.
Chai tea has its origins in India. This drink is generally prepared from black tea and various spices, masala. Everything is mixed with boiled milk and sometimes water.
However, chai does not have an official recipe. The variations are therefore endless. So, although the base remains the same, the ingredients used can vary greatly. This specificity allows chai to offer a wide range of flavors and different experiences with each tasting.
Thus, the tea mainly used for chai is black tea. Indeed, its strong flavor will not be supplanted by spices, milk and sugar. However, there are some recipes that use green tea.
Similarly, the spices used can vary greatly. Ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and even cloves are among the most used spices. You can also find recipes including star anise, pepper, fennel, nutmeg or cumin.
Finally, chai tea is recognized for its health benefits. Depending on the spices, your chai will bring you relief, help you concentrate, aid digestion or promote the healing of mild infections such as colds.
Ma Caféine offers a selection of chai tea preparations to mix directly with milk. Balanced and tasty blends, these concentrated infusions allow you to make comforting and authentic chai teas.
We also offer a selection of loose spiced teas for brewing.
All our products for chai preparations are organic. They are selected with the greatest care for their quality, the depth of their aromas and the delicacy of their perfumes.
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