Origins of Chai
Masala chai, or spiced tea, is a blend of tea and spices that has been enjoyed in South Asia for centuries. Recipes vary from region to region, but chai is generally made from black tea and spices infused in water, with milk and sweetener added. Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, clove and pepper are common flavorings. Best brewed fresh, chaiwallahs - tea vendors - pour steaming chai into small ceramic cups at roadside stands throughout India. Millions of people enjoy chai every day. After water, tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world.
SLO Chai fosters this tradition of tea in the Central Coast of California. Our Vanilla Spice Latte is handcrafted from all natural, raw ingredients. The ten-spice blend emulates an authentic North Indian variety, creating sweet aromas and robust flavors. From the beginning, we’ve served glasses from our tea stand at farmers’ markets, introducing many to the pleasures of a spicy chai.
Though chai is traditionally made from black tea, the spices are also delicious when paired with green teas and herbal infusions. SLO Chai’s assortment includes unusual flavors - green tea, yerba mate, and honeybush tea– since variety is The Spice of Life…
Learn how to make chai to enjoy this wonderful beverage at home!
Learn More About Chai
