Traditional Chai Tea

Traditional chai tea is made from a base of black tea mixed with spices like pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. The tea is blended with milk and honey for service to create a sweet, creamy beverage. In some parts of the world, sugar is used instead of honey, and other people like to use dairy alternatives in their chai like soy or rice milk. Milk levels in chai tea also vary widely; some teas have a high milk concentration, while others have a higher proportion of tea.

Black tea, the base ingredient in chai tea, contains antioxidants which can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Antioxidants are also believed to beneficial to heart health, and some researchers suggest that they may help prevent cancer as well.