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).

Tea manufacturer Prana Chai reports their chai has between 20 and 100 milligrams of caffeine. The average cup typically has between 40 and 60 milligrams, WebMD says.

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.

Next time you order a chai tea from your corner coffee shop, take a moment and appreciate your killer multi-lingual skills. After all, etymologically speaking, the words “chai” and “tea ...