Do I need to add milk to this tea?

The blend is designed to taste best with milk and a sweetener like sugar or honey, but you can brew it plain if you prefer a drier, more astringent cup. The spices come through either way.

How much loose tea should I use per cup?

Start with one heaping teaspoon per eight ounces of water. Adjust up if you want a stronger brew or plan to add a lot of milk. Steep for three to five minutes in boiling water.

Can I brew this in a French press or teapot?

Yes, as long as you have a way to strain out the leaves and spices before pouring. A French press works well. A teapot with a built-in infuser also works if the mesh is fine enough to catch small pieces.

How long does the tea stay fresh after opening?

Store it in a sealed container away from heat, light, and moisture. The tea and spices will stay aromatic for several months, but the flavor peaks in the first two to three months after opening.

India's Original Masala Chai Tea, 12 oz

The 3-second version

Loose-leaf black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and pepper
Brews strong enough to carry milk without losing depth
Each 12 oz bag makes 40 to 50 cups depending on steep time
Requires a fine-mesh strainer or infuser
Contains caffeine
Best with milk and sweetener added

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Traditional spiced black tea blended with warming aromatics

Most chai bags you buy in grocery stores taste flat because the spices were ground months ago and the tea itself is timid. This blend uses whole and broken spices that release their oils as they steep, and the black tea is bold enough to stand up to milk without disappearing. If you drink chai more than once a week, the difference between stale dust and fresh leaf is the difference between a routine and something you look forward to.

Good gift when

People who drink chai regularly and want control over strength
Anyone transitioning from tea bags to loose leaf
Households that go through more than a few cups per week
Mornings that need warmth and caffeine together

Skip it if If you prefer ready-to-drink chai or don't have a way to strain loose leaf, this will frustrate you. It needs a few extra minutes and some hardware to brew properly.

Specs

Net weight: 12 oz
Tea type: Black tea with spices
Format: Loose leaf
Primary spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, black pepper
Caffeine: Yes, comparable to breakfast tea
Approximate yield: 40–50 cups

What's included

One 12 oz bag of loose-leaf masala chai

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The details

This masala chai arrives as loose leaf, so you control the strength of every cup. The base is robust black tea from India, layered with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and black pepper. Each spice contributes aroma and heat without crowding the others.

Brew it with boiling water for three to five minutes, then add milk and sweetener to taste. The tea holds up to dairy or plant milk without losing character. You can also simmer it on the stove with milk from the start, the way many households in India prepare it.

The 12-ounce bag yields approximately 40 to 50 cups depending on how much leaf you use per steep. Store it in a cool, dry spot away from light to preserve the volatile oils in the spices. Reseal the bag between uses.

Because the blend includes whole and broken spices, you'll want a strainer or infuser basket with fine mesh. The tea contains caffeine from the black tea leaves, roughly comparable to a cup of breakfast tea. Drink it in the morning or after lunch when you want warmth and alertness together.

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The 3-second version

Loose-leaf black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and pepper
Brews strong enough to carry milk without losing depth
Each 12 oz bag makes 40 to 50 cups depending on steep time
Requires a fine-mesh strainer or infuser
Contains caffeine
Best with milk and sweetener added

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Questions

Do I need to add milk to this tea?: The blend is designed to taste best with milk and a sweetener like sugar or honey, but you can brew it plain if you prefer a drier, more astringent cup. The spices come through either way.
How much loose tea should I use per cup?: Start with one heaping teaspoon per eight ounces of water. Adjust up if you want a stronger brew or plan to add a lot of milk. Steep for three to five minutes in boiling water.
Can I brew this in a French press or teapot?: Yes, as long as you have a way to strain out the leaves and spices before pouring. A French press works well. A teapot with a built-in infuser also works if the mesh is fine enough to catch small pieces.
How long does the tea stay fresh after opening?: Store it in a sealed container away from heat, light, and moisture. The tea and spices will stay aromatic for several months, but the flavor peaks in the first two to three months after opening.