Chai Indian Spiced Tea

Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with "pie") is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage that has played an important role in many cultures.

Chai from India is a spiced milk tea that has become increasingly popular throughout the world. It is generally made up of:

Rich black tea
Heavy milk
A blend of spices
A sweetener

The spices used vary from region to region and among households in India. The most common are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper. Indian chai produces a warming, soothing effect, acts as a natural digestive aid and gives one a wonderful sense of well being. It's difficult to resist a second cup.

Drinking chai is part of life in India and most Indians are amazed at all the current fuss in the West. Many who have traveled in India come away with fond chai drinking experiences.

In the past three years we've seen a phenomenal growth in the popularity and interest in chai. Chai has become very common at over-the-counter specialty beverage shops and there is a growing line of prepackaged consumer chai products available. Many industry analysts are predicting that chai will eventually become as popular and common as café lattes and cappuccinos.

You can enjoy a bottomless cup of chai at Sizzling Tandoor, along with some great food, but making your own chai also provides immense satisfaction (and makes the house smell yummy!). Sizzling Tandoor now offers our special chai masala mix that you can use to make your own chai.

Sizzling Tandoor’s is a traditional freshly made chai: hot, creamy, fragrant with black tea, fresh cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorns and enough sugar to bring out the spice flavor—chai must have sweetness or the spices seem to lose their full robustness. Stop by and pick up some chai mix, or have a hot cup of chai with your next Sizzling Tandoor meal, and experience firsthand the joy of genuine Indian chai. Enjoy!