masala chai
Indian spiced tea
Masala chai is a spiced tea originating from South Asia, made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic spices—typically cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and black pepper—along with milk and sugar.
The drink has become popular worldwide, often appearing on coffee shop menus simply as "chai," though this is redundant since chai means tea in Hindi.
I'll have a masala chai with extra ginger.
Fully oxidized leaf infusion
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- loose-leafPages designed for rearrangement
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
steep · simmer · decoction · tannins · caffeine · teapot · strainer · tea stall
Aromatic seed pod spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- black pepperDried berry spice
star anise · nutmeg · fennel · coriander · peppercorn · allspice · mace · bay leaf
Cooking below boiling point
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- sweetenedMade less bitter
condensed milk · stovetop · saucepan · straining · frothing · pouring · jaggery · honey
Warm and snug
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
welcoming · heartwarming · relaxation · contentment · ritual · hospitality · gathering · conversation
Outdoor unlicensed merchant
- train stationPassenger boarding facility for locomotives
- MumbaiIndia's most populous city
- DelhiIndia's capital territory
- KolkataEastern Indian metropolis
morning ritual · evening tea · roadside · bazaar · spice market
black tea
Fully oxidized leaf infusion
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- loose-leafPages designed for rearrangement
brew · steep · simmer · decoction · tannins · caffeine · teapot · strainer · tea stall · cuppa
cardamom
Aromatic seed pod spice
black pepper · star anise · nutmeg · fennel · coriander · peppercorn · allspice · mace · bay leaf · lemongrass
simmering
Cooking below boiling point
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
sweetened · condensed milk · stovetop · saucepan · straining · frothing · pouring · jaggery · honey · reducing
cozy
Warm and snug
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
homely · welcoming · heartwarming · relaxation · contentment · ritual · hospitality · gathering · conversation · rainy day
street vendor
Outdoor unlicensed merchant
- train stationPassenger boarding facility for locomotives
- MumbaiIndia's most populous city
- DelhiIndia's capital territory
Kolkata · morning ritual · evening tea · roadside · bazaar · spice market
- teagreen tea, black tea, oolong, white tea, Darjeeling
- Caffeinated Drinkscoffee beans, espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, americano
- Flavored Teasjasmine tea, Earl Grey, mint tea, ginger tea, lemon tea
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
- spiced drinksmulled wine, mulled cider, spiced cider, hot toddy, glogg
- warm drinkshot chocolate, hot cocoa, hot tea, warm milk, hot milk
masala chaiplain water
Unadorned drinking liquid
unsweetened tea · green tea · white tea · hot water · weak tea
masala chaiEnglish breakfast tea
Strong British morning blend
matcha · builder's tea · Earl Grey · sencha · sweet tea