Masala Chai

Masala Chai is a spiced milk tea popular across South Asia and in many global cafes, typically brewed from black tea with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and served with milk and sometimes sugar. It’s known for its aromatic, comforting flavor and is enjoyed as a daily beverage or social drink. As prepared here, Masala Chai is relatively low in energy at 47kcal per 100 g but derives most of its carbohydrates from sugars and contains some milk fat and dairy protein; it also supplies small amounts of vitamin B12 and manganese from the milk and tea. The drink delivers modest protein with a complete amino acid profile when made with dairy, but can be higher in simple sugars depending on added sweeteners. Compared with plain brewed tea, this milky, sweet version trades extra calories and saturated fat for creaminess; it still provides tea-derived antioxidants from the spices and black tea, though those benefits are reduced if a lot of sugar or high-fat milk is used. Choosing lower-fat milk or skipping added sugar keeps the comforting flavor while making it a lighter choice.Read more

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.12€/100g