The Indian Spiced Chai — Masala Chai Tea

Boldly Spiced. Richly Authentic.

Transport your senses with The Indian Spiced Chai by Ember & Olive Coffee Co. This traditional Masala Chai combines robust, premium Assam black tea leaves with an invigorating melody of hand-selected, whole botanicals. Perfectly balanced to offer a deep, comforting warmth, it delivers an authentic, full-bodied spiced experience that grounds the mind and energises the spirit.

A Brief History of Masala Chai

Masala Chai dates back over 5,000 years to the ancient royal courts of India, where it originally began as a caffeine-free Ayurvedic healing elixir. Healing spices like ginger and cardamom were steeped specifically to stimulate digestion, improve circulation, and boost energy. It wasn't until the 19th century, when black tea cultivation grew across Assam, that the traditional black tea base was introduced to the mix. Street vendors — known lovingly across India as Chaiwalas — perfected the recipe by boiling the tea, milk, and spices together into a rich, sweet, comforting street beverage. By brewing this blend today, you are participating in a timeless ritual of warmth and hospitality shared by millions daily.

Tasting Notes

• Fiery Ginger: A bold, invigorating kick that brings vibrant heat to the palate, stimulates digestion, and offers a sharp, cleansing brightness.
• Warm Cassia: Deep, sweet-spice undertones that layer the cup with a comforting, familiar woodsy warmth and rich aromatic depth.
• Cardamom Depth: A highly aromatic, complex herbal accent featuring subtle hints of citrus and eucalyptus that rounds out the blend with a luxurious, exotic finish.
• Mouthfeel & Finish: Robust, full-bodied, heavily aromatic, with a lingering, deeply warming sweet-spice finish.

Why It's Special

• Premium Whole Spices: We use cracked cardamom pods and crushed cassia bark rather than ground powders to ensure maximum essential oils for a richer flavour that never turns cloudy or powdery.
• Visual Elegance: Watch the rich amber liquor deepen alongside whole spices — perfectly suited for glass teapots and magnetic infusers.
• Pure & Clean: 100% natural, non-GMO, and completely free from artificial flavourings, syrups, or chemical additives.

Brewing Instructions

1. Scoop: Use 1–2 teaspoons of loose leaf blend (or 1 premium silk pyramid bag) per cup into your infuser.
2. Pour: Add freshly boiled water at 100°C.
3. Steep: Infuse for 5 to 7 minutes to fully draw out the dense essential oils of the cassia and cardamom.
4. The Traditional Touch: For an authentic street-style chai, simmer the brew with equal parts fresh whole milk (or oat milk) and sweeten generously with brown sugar or honey.

Product Specifications

• Ingredients: Premium Black Tea, Ginger, Cassia Cinnamon, Cardamom Pods.
• Caffeine Content: Moderate (Natural black tea base).
• Dietary Info: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, Non-GMO.
• Packaging: Eco-friendly, heat-sealed, resealable pouch to preserve freshness.