Masala Chai — Bold Indian Spiced Loose Leaf Tea

Type: Spiced black tea  |  Caffeine: Yes  |  3oz loose leaf

The bold, spicy character of Indian masala chai — full-bodied, aromatic and unapologetically intense.

Chai in India isn't a flavour of tea, it's a method: strong black leaf and spices brewed together, usually with milk, into something closer to a drink than an infusion. This is built for that.

Serve it traditionally — simmered with milk and sugar — or brew it straight if you want the spice without the richness. It's strong enough to work either way, which not all chai is.

Brew it traditionally: simmer in equal parts water and milk for 5 minutes, sweeten to taste, strain.
Or simply: water just off the boil, 4–5 minutes.

Pairs with: cold weather and something you're reading properly rather than skimming.