The Japanese band Chai is a professional purveyor of whimsy. In concert, its four members perform wearing an array of colorful, coordinated outfits — loads of pink, lots of orange, some reds and ...

The chai tea lattes that we've come to love in the US are technically a type of masala chai, combining spice-infused black tea with milk, sweetener, and foam.

Chai is the Hindi word for tea — any kind — so chai tea really means “tea tea.” The more accurate term is masala chai, a mixture of spices (masala) and tea (chai).

Chai it on for size Using a chai tea bag can be a healthier option; most are just a mix of black tea and spices. Like regular tea, you steep it in hot water and add your own milk and sweetener.