History of Chai Tea
Origin: Originally from India, where the word "tea" (chai) simply means "tea". In the Indian tradition, tea is made with the addition of spices and milk - this is "masala tea".
The word "masala" means "mixture of spices".
Popularity: It spread around the world in the 20th century, especially in the United States and Europe under the name "latte tea" or "masala tea".
✅ Useful properties:
Also:
Improves blood circulation
Warms up in the cold season
Can improve mood and relieve stress
⚠️ Harmful sides:
Sugar: Often add a lot of sugar → can be harmful for people with diabetes or weight loss.
Calories: Especially if it is cooked with full-fat milk.
Caffeine: Can cause insomnia, anxiety or rapid heartbeat in sensitive people.
Allergy: To individual spices (for example, cardamom or cinnamon).
Dairy products: People with lactose intolerance need to be careful.