Indian Chai Spice Mix (Caffeine Free)
Indian Chai Spice Mix (Caffeine Free)
Our Chai Mix is a delicious blend of Indian chai spices that brews a thick, warm, full-bodied infusion with just the right amount of spiciness. It is naturally caffeine free because there is no tea in this blend.
History & Heritage
In India, chai simply means tea. Spiced tea has long roots in South Asian traditions, and masala chai, meaning "spiced tea," became an everyday drink in the early 20th century. At that time, the Indian Tea Association promoted tea drinking across India through tea stalls, demonstrations and vendors at railway stations. Street vendors, known as chaiwalas, often brewed the tea with milk, sugar and spices, creating the beloved style found on street corners throughout India today.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: cinnamon, ginger, green cardamom pods, allspice, cloves and black pepper.
Add your favorite black tea, green tea or even coffee to create your own chai.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Enjoy it as a caffeine-free chai, make a hot chai to warm up on cold winter days, or make it iced for summer. You can't go wrong either way. Try it with milk and honey alongside spiced cookies.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of boiling water (212°F), or simmer with milk, for 5 minutes. Add tea or coffee if you like, and sweeten to taste.
Like every blend at Beantown Tea & Spices, our Indian Chai Spice Mix is a quality loose-leaf blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Chai collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Common Chai brewing method
Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai – put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup’s volume. You can also use steamed milk to get a richer taste. When the chai is ready – pour into your cup.
Traditional Chai making method
- Put 3 teaspoons of Chai into a cooking pot.
- Add 1 cup (8 oz) of water and 2 cups (16 oz) of milk. Stir and bring it to a boil.
- When boiled reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes. *Watch carefully, it can foam up very quickly.
- Then turn off the heat and stir in some sugar/honey to taste. Strain the leaves and pour chai into cups.
For a thinner brew, use 2 cups of water and 2 cups of milk instead.