Karak chai is creamier and stronger than masala chai, using evaporated milk for boldness, while masala chai relies on diverse ...

Reduce the heat, and add the black tea, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse and the tea to steep.

Chai is made with black tea from India. The specific type of tea is called CTC and it refers to the more mature leaves and stems of the tea plant that are bolder in flavor.

1 quart water 4 tbsp loose black tea leaves (or 6 black tea bags) 15 whole green cardamom pods 3 whole cinnamon sticks 2 inch ginger, thinly slice 10 cloves Optional: 1-2 peppercorns, 10 fennel ...

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).

But this season I've felt compelled to freshen up my tea cabinet with a few new flavors — and I've even discovered my new favorite blend in the form of the Kola Goodies Masala Chai Latte ($27).

Ready in under 10 minutes, this delicious shake combines chai with cinnamon, bananas, and protein powder. Chai is associated with aiding digestion and weight loss. Its flavor is similar to black tea.