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Chai tea” is a term often used in Western countries to describe a beverage made with black tea and various spices. However, the word “chai” itself means tea in Hindi, so saying “chai tea” is technically a redundancy (it translates to “tea tea”). The proper name for this spiced tea is “masala chai”, which translates quite literally to “spice tea”.
Taking that into account, let’s take a look at some of the best chai tea brands of the year.
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Smith Teamaker, Masala Chai No. 33
Smith Teamaker was founded by Steven Smith, who was also a co-founder of two other famous tea brands, Tazo and Stash.
The company is known for its handcrafted, small-batch teas made from carefully selected and sourced ingredients from around the world.
Masala Chai No. 33 is a classic example of a masala chai tea, and is one we would recommend trying.
This tea is packaged in teabags for convenience and ease of use.
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| Steven Smith Teamaker Masala Chai No. 33, Caffeinated, Sugar-Free, Spiced, Full Leaf Black Assam Tea… |
$10.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Vahdam, Double Spice Masala Chai Tea
Vahdam Teas is a well-known tea company based in India that offers a wide range of premium teas, including various blends of chai.
This particular chai blend is a little heavier on the spice content than some other brands, so if you prefer a lot of spice, then perhaps consider trying Vahdam’s Double Spice Masala Chai Tea.
This product comes in loose-leaf form.
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| VAHDAM, Double Spice Masala Chai Tea (50+ Cups, 3.53oz) Strong, Robust & Spicy Blend – Black Tea… |
$14.99 | Buy on Amazon |
The Republic of Tea, Republic Chai Tea
The Republic of Tea is a prominent American company known for its wide range of tea products.
This is a quality chai tea from a reputable company and is certainly one we would recommend.
The addition of orange peel into this chai tea blend adds a certain citrus-oriented complexity to the flavor profile, which makes it slightly different than many similar brands.
This tea is packaged in teabags for convenience and ease of use.
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| The Republic of Tea – Republic Chai Black Tea, Tin of 50 Tea Bags |
$14.25 | Buy on Amazon |
Harney & Sons, Chocolate Chai Supreme Tea
Harney & Sons is a well-known American company that offers a wide variety of teas.
This particular chai tea blend adds chocolate to the already decadent flavor combination of black tea and spice.
This product comes in loose-leaf form.
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| Harney & Sons Chocolate Supreme Loose Tea, 4 Ounce |
$11.00 | Buy on Amazon |
Blue Lotus Chai, Star Anise Masala Chai
This is a Blue Lotus Chai variant that features star anise as one of its prominent ingredients.
Although star anise, a star-shaped pod that comes from a small evergreen tree native to southwest China, is a common spice in masala chai, this particular chai tea blend brings star anise to the front of the flavor profile.
The spice is known for its strong anise flavor, with a taste that is somewhat similar to that of black licorice.
This is an “instant” chai tea.
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| Blue Lotus Chai – Star Anise Masala Chai – Makes 100 Cups – 3 Ounce Masala Spiced Chai Powder with… |
$18.99 | Buy on Amazon |