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Chai Green Tea

Chai Green Tea

Blends & Specialty

India — Various

Oxidation: none

Harvest: year-round

25-40 mg/cup
🌡75-85 °C
2-4 min
🔄2 infusions

Tasting Profile

Aroma

Green tea with warming chai spices

Flavor

Fresh green tea with cardamom and ginger

Mouthfeel

Medium-bodied, spiced

Aftertaste

Spiced, green tea finish

Brewing Guide

Temperature

75-85°C

167-185°F

Steep Time

2-4 min

Leaf Amount

2g / 100ml

Max Infusions

2

About This Tea

Chai Green Tea is a distinguished tea originating from Various, India, where the unique combination of soil, climate, and elevation creates ideal conditions for producing this remarkable variety. The leaves are crafted through careful blending and preparation techniques that combine multiple ingredients into a harmonious whole, resulting in a tea that has captivated drinkers for generations with its distinctive character and refined qualities. For centuries, tea artisans in this region have perfected the techniques needed to bring out the best in each leaf, passing down knowledge from master to apprentice through countless generations.

A well-prepared cup of Chai Green Tea is a multisensory experience. The fragrance immediately conveys green tea with warming chai spices, while the palate encounters fresh green tea with cardamom and ginger. Experienced tea drinkers often note how the flavor evolves as the tea cools, revealing new dimensions of taste with each sip. In terms of stimulation, Chai Green Tea is moderate in caffeine with 25-40 mg per cup, providing gentle alertness without the jitters.

India is one of the world's largest tea producers, with a tea culture that blends ancient Ayurvedic traditions with colonial-era plantation heritage.

Preparing Chai Green Tea requires attention to temperature and timing. Water at 75°C to 85°C brings out the best qualities of the leaf, while steeping for 2 to 4 minutes achieves the ideal balance of flavor and body. A ratio of 2.0g per 100ml of water is recommended. With up to 2 possible infusions, each cup provides a new opportunity to appreciate the nuances of this exceptional tea.

The appeal of Chai Green Tea in contemporary tea culture reflects a broader movement toward mindful consumption and appreciation of artisanal products. As more people seek alternatives to mass-produced beverages, teas like Chai Green Tea offer an authentic connection to terroir, tradition, and taste. Each cup tells a story — of the land where the leaves were grown, the hands that processed them, and the centuries of knowledge that guided every step of their journey from garden to cup.

Health Benefits

Combines the benefits of multiple tea types or ingredients
Provides a balanced caffeine experience
Contains a diverse range of beneficial plant compounds
May support overall wellness through ingredient synergy
Offers a satisfying daily beverage with potential health benefits

Caffeine Deep Dive

compared to coffee (95 mg)

Chai Green Tea33 mg
Coffee95 mg

Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 12 cups per day.

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Serving Suggestions

Pairs Well With

Pastries and sconesBreakfast foodsSandwichesBiscuitsToast with jam

Recommended Teaware

Ceramic teapotTall glass for iced versionsTea strainer or infuser

Nutrition Facts

Per 240ml serving
Calories2 kcal
Caffeine25-40 mg
L-Theanine10-18 mg
Polyphenols50-150 mg
Protein0.3 g
Total Carbohydrates0.4 g
Total Fat0 g
Potassium20 mg
Magnesium3 mg
Calcium3 mg
Sodium1 mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chai Green Tea taste like?
Chai Green Tea has a Fresh green tea with cardamom and ginger taste with Green tea with warming chai spices aroma. The mouthfeel is Medium-bodied, spiced with Spiced, green tea finish aftertaste.
How much caffeine is in Chai Green Tea?
Chai Green Tea contains 25-40 mg of caffeine per cup.
What temperature should I brew Chai Green Tea at?
Brew Chai Green Tea at 75-85°C for 2-4 minutes.
What are the health benefits of Chai Green Tea?
Key health benefits of Chai Green Tea include: Combines the benefits of multiple tea types or ingredients, Provides a balanced caffeine experience, Contains a diverse range of beneficial plant compounds.
What foods pair well with Chai Green Tea?
Chai Green Tea pairs well with: Pastries and scones, Breakfast foods, Sandwiches, Biscuits, Toast with jam.