Chai Tea

Chai is a centuries old beverage which has played an important role in many cultures.

Chai from India is a spiced milk tea that is becoming very popular throughout the world. It usually consists of a rich black tea, heavy milk, various spices and a sweetener.

The spices used vary in regions and households throughout India.  The most common are cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and ginger. Indian Chai produces a calming and warming effect. It acts as a natural digestive and promotes a wonderful sense of well being.

Many who have traveled in India come away with fond memories of drinking Chai. It is a part of everyday life in India.

Chai is becoming increasingly popular in the boutique cafe industry. Also there is a growing line in the pre-packaged consumer products. Chai may soon be as popular as lattes and cuppa chinos.

Making your own Chai at home gives immense satisfaction and makes your house smell good. There are many recipes for Chai to suit International tastes. Ingredients can be bought from Indian grocers and commercial concentrates at health food shops and coffee shops.

Benefits of Chai include:

• improves digestion
• relieves stomach cramps
• antioxidants
• controls blood pressure
• cleansing
• antifungal
• antibacterial
• regulates blood sugar levels
• decreases LDL cholesterol
• decreases arthritic pain
• decreases flu symptoms
• helps skin conditions

References- Chai simple ingredients, major benefits

-What is Chai? – Chai-tea.org

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