The Spiced Story of Masala Chai

Masala chai is brewed with spices, black tea, milk and sugar.

The popular beverage called masala chai originated in India.

Masala chai includes spices like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.

Cardamom, grated ginger, and cinnamon are the most frequent spices.

Traditionally in India, water buffalo milk is used for chai.

Small vendors called chaiwallas sell tea on every Indian roadside.

Mumbai stalls serve cutting chai, a full cup cut in half.

In Mumbai, roadside stalls serve inexpensive cups called cutting chai.

In Bhopal, a small amount of salt goes in chai.

Starbucks started selling chai tea lattes in America in 1998.

From Indian railways to global coffee shops, masala chai travels everywhere.