Nov 24, 2025

8 types of chai you need to try

Aanya Mehta

Elaichi Chai

Light, fragrant, and slightly sweet, cardamom chai is known for its calming aroma and digestive benefits.

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Ginger Chai

A strong and soothing brew packed with fresh ginger, perfect for cold mornings, sore throats, and monsoon days.

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Irani Chai

Creamy, slow-brewed, and slightly sweet, Irani chai is a café classic from Hyderabad and Mumbai.

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Kashmiri Kahwa

A delicate green tea-based chai infused with saffron, cinnamon, and almonds, rich, floral, and luxurious.

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Masala Chai

The classic Indian chai infused with spices like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, warm, bold, and aromatic.

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Pink Chai

A traditional Kashmiri tea made with baking soda, milk, and salt, known for its rosy colour and rich, savoury flavour.

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Sulaimani Chai

A black-tea–based, spiced, lemony chai from Kerala, light, aromatic, and perfect after heavy meals.

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Tandoori Chai

Served from clay kulhads heated in a tandoor, this chai has a smoky aroma and a dramatic bubbling pour.

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