Best Masala Chai Teas Reviewed and Rated

Benefits of Using Masala Chai

A masala chai as already introduced above is a blend of black tea and Indian spices and herbs. The tea originated from India, but due to the benefits and experience that consumers get, it quickly migrated to other countries and is now being used Worldwide by various consumers for different needs. So, in this section, you’ll find the reasons/benefits why its population of users greatly increased and also why you as an individual (if you’re not using it) should start using it.

Anti-inflammation

Inside masala chai are some ingredients that reduce inflammation. Three popular ones that you’ll see listed on any masala chai item are clove, cinnamon, and ginger. Individually, they provide help in alleviating arthritis pain. Combined, they are powerful enough to completely suppress it (joint inflammation). Also, as a last note, they can be used in eliminating discomfort (or pain) that is related to inflammation in general.

Helps with nausea

Ginger as a common ingredient in masala chai makes the tea a suitable cure for nausea. It can reduce nausea and vomiting including all other effects such as motion sickness, dizziness, low blood sugar, migraine, and fainting.

Source of antioxidants

Antioxidants are used for the elimination of free radicals in the body – which by the way causes cell damage. In that regard, masala chai results as a great source of antioxidants (polyphenols) where fennel, ginger, black tea, and cinnamon are the three main contributors. In summary, taking masala chai is preventing cancer, pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, nephropathy, ocular disease and much more.

Helps with digestion

Cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, ginger, and clove are the main ingredients in a masala chai. They’re also useful items that aid in digestion especially if the tea is taken after a meal. Though, how do they accomplish this feat? Individually, they have the ability to support the pancreas in secreting digestive enzymes. Combined together, that ability is increased (which in turn aids the body in digesting fats and protein at a faster rate).

Help reduce heart disease

The inclusion of cinnamon as an ingredient in masala chai reduces the risk of heart disease. This is due to the fact it helps in regulating blood sugar levels (in diabetes) and providing aid in stabilization of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.

In summary, masala chai is known for its antibacterial and immune system support and also its prevention/combat of illnesses like arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and heart diseases. Also, keep in mind that these are just a few of the benefits of chai consumption.

Preparing Masala Chai

Unlike most other items, there isn’t a “Usage Recommendations” section for masala chai. But luckily, they have a preparation method (blurb) which can also be found on the product itself. In that regard, the following is a typical/common preparation method for all masala chai items on this list.

Tea Bags

Boil fresh lukewarm water (8 fl oz) and allow it to cool for several minutes. Thereafter you can pour it into a cup with a tea bag already inside. After a two to five minutes steeping period, remove the tea bag and dispose of it. Steeping the tea bag for too long, the tea might become bitter (depends on product) and too little will result in a weak taste. Also, usage with milk/honey/sweetener is good, though it can be used without any of them.

Lastly, all the teas on this list can be chilled by pouring them over ice, though do keep in mind that the Davidson’s Tea Bulk, Classic Chai is excluded from this method since it loses taste when iced.

Powdered Tea

Boil 8 fl oz of fresh water and allow it to cool a bit. Then add two tablespoons of the powdered tea into the boiled water and thoroughly stir the mixture. After that, enjoy your tea.

For iced tea, pour the mixture formed from the above instructions over ice. But keep in mind that Davidson’s Tea Bulk, Classic Chai can’t be chilled since it loses taste when iced. Lastly, if you want, add milk/honey/sweetener as preferred.

Note: you can use more than one tea bag for preparation. It just depends on your taste—which is how strong you want the flavor of the tea to be.

Storing Masala Chai

Luckily, masala chai can’t go bad or spoil. But it can become stale if you don’t properly store it or if you buy it from a cheap manufacturer who doesn’t ensure excellent lifespan through an extended expiration date. Nonetheless, we have already provided the best masala chai items (from excellent manufacturers) that you can invest in, so, below is the second part of extending chai lifespan which is how you can properly store a masala chai item to secure its taste for a long time.

Store the tea in dry, dark, and cool places and also avoid them the contact with moisture, heat, and light. Furthermore, never store them in a refrigerator, but rather an airtight container that is not transparent. Lastly, keep your masala chai away from spices and coffee, since their flavour can seep into the tea bags (chai).

Product Criteria for Evaluation

There are various kinds of teas out there which include the bad, the good and the best. We always completely skip the good and the bad because we find them unsavory. The best, on the other hand, is what we pick from hundreds of products online. But how do we do this? Because as we’ve already lightly mentioned, there are various companies online who make masala chai just to make more sales.

So, how do we really separate the best from the weak, or in other terms, the safest for consumption (in case of teas) from the most dangerous items? If you’re curious about this, the following section takes you through the tests and methods that we use in picking out the best products you can invest in.

Manufacturer Reputation

We always make sure to pick the products for our buying guides and reviews from credible manufacturers who have had years to refine their production methods. This is because experience matters in the long run, and the best companies most of the time have the best ingredients and equipment which leads to safety and quality on the part of consumers.

Ingredients and Their Effectiveness

All the products we include in our guides have been tested to see how well each ingredient work together. In that regard, if any product doesn’t pass this test, you won’t find it on our list. Also, all the ingredients that are used in making masala chai have only one purpose (unlike other products), which is to boost overall effectiveness and thusly deliver great consumer experience.

User Reviews and Product Testing

Keep in mind that we’re also users/consumers and we take time to thoroughly test any product that we include in our buying guides and reviews. But at the same time, we take further steps to read what other users think/feel about the taste, flavor, packaging, value for money, and features of the products. This refines whatever result we get from our own product testing, and depending on how it coincides with our results, we will either include or exclude the product from our guides.

Safety of Their Ingredients

This works in tandem with the safety of the product itself. Since the inclusion of bad ingredients (unsafe) into the product by the manufacturers means that the overall safety of the product is questionable at best and non-existent at worst. On that front, we ensure that all the recommended products (masala chai in this case) in our guides have the best ingredients that pose no risk to the personal health of consumers.

This includes allergic reactions and the overall danger that each ingredient can cause. Summarily, we always pick the best ingredients with the best overall effectiveness. And fortunately, masala chai literally has no side effects.

FAQs

Q. How do I prepare the tea?

A. Kindly visit our “Preparing Masala Chai” section for more information on this.

Q. What is masala chai good for?

A. Masala chai is generally good for overall body maintenance. But in-depth, chai helps with nausea, immunity, and digestion. It also prevents diseases/illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s and supplies antioxidants to the body.

Q. Does masala chai have caffeine?

A. Yes, most of the time. But there are some products on this list that have zero caffeine. An example is the Yogi Tea, Chai Rooibos.

Q. Where to buy masala chai?

A. You can get it at your local store but we recommend Amazon due to the pricing and abundance of user reviews.

Q. What is the difference between masala chai tea bags and their powdered tea form?

A. The preparation method is the only difference between tea bags and powdered tea (masala chai). For more information on this, kindly visit our “Preparing Masala Chai” section.

Q. Is masala chai good for cold?

A. Yes, of course. You can use masala chai for cold and sore throat. And for more information on its benefits, kindly visit our “Benefits of Using Masala Chai” section.