Indian Masala Chai

Indian Masala Chai is a spiced tea beverage originating from the Indian subcontinent, made by simmering black tea with a blend of aromatic spices and milk. Its core ingredients typically include black tea leaves, water, milk, sugar, and a warming masala (spice mix) featuring cardamom, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a moderately carbohydrate-rich drink due to the milk and added sugar, providing a quick source of energy. A standard cup contains roughly 60-100 calories, along with small amounts of calcium from the milk and beneficial antioxidants from the tea and spices.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	40 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 µg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Iron	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Masala Chai is a daily ritual and a symbol of hospitality in India, with each family often having its own secret spice blend. Nutritionally, the spices used are not just for flavor; many, like ginger and cardamom, are prized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for their digestive and warming properties.