masala chai
by adagio teas
(85 reviews)
Our Masala Chai tea blend combines premium Ceylon black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger. In Indian culture, 'Masala' means 'a blend of spices', and 'chai' simply means 'tea.' So, Masala Chai is literally 'spiced tea'. Our interpretation tries to stay true to its definition thanks to a warm and inviting fragrance, zesty flavor, and invigorating, aromatic finish. We suggest two heaping teaspoons per 8 oz cup. Sugar or milk if desired. Steep at 212°F for 7-10 minutes
Recent reviews
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Jennifer R
I added a teaspoon of honey and a generous amount of soy milk. The tea is robust enough to hold up to both. Like the other reviewers said, this chai is quite heavy on the clove. Luckily I love that. 😁 Cinnamon is also very pleasant and ginger gives it a nice kick. This chai is actually much better than expected.
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Henni
This is a clove heavy chai that I don't mind. It's smooth and nicely spiced. I like to add sugar and milk to this.
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Lauren S.
It' a pretty standard chai, if a little bit clove-heavy. I usually use it to make chai blends rather than just drinking it by itself.
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Kimberly Waggoner
This is decent- not a bad cup at all, though I think the amount in the communitea bag was inadequate. I think I brew my own chai a little stronger on all counts
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Betty Russell
This is my favorite tea, from Adagio or anywhere else. It is how I start every Monday morning. I like the strength of the tea. It is delicious hot, warm, tepid, cool or cold. No matter when in the day I actually get to drink it, it makes my day a little better.
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Zell Maestro
Very good, heavy on the clove (which I like but I know that's not for everyone.) Would like a little sweetness or creaminess to balance this, but this is a true masala chai.
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John McKenna
I have had a lot of Chai Tea in my life, very few will come close to this one, a perfect balanced inclusion of spices and a mellow, easy to drink tea, a new staple in my tea stash for sure
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Julie W
Lovely chai tea! I prefer this one hot, but it is also good cold. Nice blend of cinnamon and ginger flavor. one of my favorite chai teas. The aroma is wonderful!!
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Lawrence Devore
Wow, excellent tea. All the flavors come together perfectly. Just the right amount of cinnamon. 10minutes @195.
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Rose B
Sweet, creamy, very spicy....this is just the perfect chai and I want to drink it all the time.
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Jeffrey Podsobinski
Cannot say this one is good or bad. Unique to say the lease. Used half of the pound bag and gave the other half away. Just got tired of it I guess.
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Irishman McWhirter
I think this chai is incredible, though I have had spicer chai, this one is exceptional. I love Masala Chai with steamed milk (but don't burn the milk) lol and some sweetener. I also like to blend other teas like chocolate black tea to make it a wonderful dessert tea.
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Cassandra Guild
This is probably the best chai I've ever tried. It has strong flavors and tastes great with milk and sugar.
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Janet Ross
This is a seriously delicious chai tea. Use 2 teaspoons per 8 ounces of water and be sure to add sugar and some milk for a fantastic flavor sensation. Steep for a full 10 minutes at 212 degrees.
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Tisa Morris
Decent chai. I find that it could be a tad spicier for my taste. The addition of cream balances and adds a lovely dimension to it
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Aunt Chubby's
Good with spices, however lacks the smooth enticing flavor of the vanilla chai
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Tanya G.
This is a good chai, but it's heavy on the cloves. I always add a little heavy cream to this tea to tone it down.
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Keri Wisniowski
This is a good chai but I enjoy it when blended with other chai flavors. I add sugar and then turn it into a chai latte to really kick it up a notch.
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K C
A lot of clove and cardamom. Okay with a bit of honey and milk, but overall too much going on for me.
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Jeanine B.
This is the perfect spicy chai. It’s just right for waking me up in the morning and makes a great latte. It is one of my favorites!
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Sharon Dawson
One of my very fave teas! A strong spicy Chai with lots of cardamommy and clovey taste in it that tastes fantastic even on the fourth steeping. Warm and rich and hugs your mouth with flavor. I cold brew mine and add a little milk and sweetener to it.
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Lilly Tryon
If you like cloves, you'll probably like the Masala chai blend. A very clove-heavy chai.
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Cindi Drinks Tea
Yum! Nice spicy chai with a godd balance of spices. Reminds me of the masala chai you get at Indian restaurants.
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Travis Rigg
As I begin this review, I wonder if I'm the right person to be reviewing this tea. I've never had Indian masala chai, I've never ordered masala chai at an Indian restaraunt, and the only "chai" tea I've ever had has been... y'know... from a tea bag. I'm not particularly sure what a proper cup of masala chai is supposed to taste like.
But...
I don't like this. The best thing I can say about it is it smells nice. After that, the experience of drinking it is... An experience. I don't find it all that spicy, as some reviewers do, but then again I can also see where they're coming from. All I can taste is the spices. I don't taste anything that makes me think, "This is a cup of tea," which is why I'm not at all sure I should even be writing this review, because it's entirely possible it is the perfect masala chai, but I'm exactly the sort of person who shouldn't be having a masala chai because it's just not for me.
All I can say is this: I didn't enjoy this, though I wasn't offended by it. But I certainly couldn't recommend it to a friend
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Carolina Kowalczyk
One of the best chais I've ever had. I always add honey and either almond milk or casher milk to my chai. This has the perfect blend of spices. I find it similar to the Tazo one, though that one is my absolute favorite. This is a close second.
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Kaitlyn Elvin
The perfect chai, in my humble opinion. Perfect hot with sugar and milk, but probably would also be yummy as an iced latte.
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Chuckie Dixon
Really nice sweet and spicy chai. Not a huge chai fan, but I could drink this a few times a week, especially during the winter.
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Cris Miller
My favorite Chai: dark and spicy, the black tea doesn't overpower the spices, not at all bitter. Highly recommend.
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Elizabeth Frantz
It's a good, classic chai, but not much else. If you want a better quality chai than you normally get in the grocery store, then I think this will be a good staple in your pantry.
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Jessica Fazio
One of my favorites! Very flavorful. Great whether you make it with water or with milk.
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Cameron Kilchrist
A great example of masala chai! Nice and heavy on the spices without overpowering the black tea base. I'm not a fan of overly spiced chai so this really hit the spot.
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R Monroe
One of my favorite teas!
Brewed at 212F for well over 7 minutes. Honestly, I enjoy steeping it for closer to ten minutes, as it treats the herbal components quite well to leave it for a long time.
Spicy with a strong base of black tea, this tea is as close as you can get to a traditional chai tea without buying a powdered chai blend. The taste lingers, and the smell is divine as well. What is a good tea without cream or sugar becomes an excellent tea once plenty of sugar and milk are added. Do not be afraid to shy away from either, as it helps to bring out the spice and allows the flavors to blend very well.
Highly recommended.
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Red Wolfe
A wonderful, warm chai. As expected, the taste is enhanced by milk and sugar. It's also great in baking, especially in apple dishes.
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Rachel Emmel
I do like warm spice teas during the winter. It is one of the stronger chai's I've tried so far - but that's coming from someone who doesn't drink chai on the regular.
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Kimberly Hnatko
This is a nice blend of spices. Not too bland, but I would add some cardamom to it, just because I like a cardamom-heavy chai. Definitely heap those teaspoons. Cream and sugar make it lovely. I will probably try with a splash of vanilla as well.
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Sleepy Greyhound
Great classic chai flavor. Lots of spice, but not one dominating the others; blended very well. I enjoyed this by itself, and also with a little oat milk. Be sure to use enough tea to make it strong!
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Dorothy Summey
A good chai but the addition of cream and sugar turned this into a spicy, creamy and slightly sweetened chai.
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Kathleen Krantz
LOVE,LOVE, LOVE this tea! Tastes like the Chai you get in an Indian restaurant. Fantastic finish to a wonderful meal. Or a rainy afternoon treat!
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Han lastname
Loved this! You could steep it for a really long time and not overpower the spices with the tannins. I could drink this with cream and sugar all winter.
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Karie B.
This was yummy! I steeped it for 10 minutes but wished it was stronger. I had a single service sample. If I order I will use a bit more tea. It may end up with more stars.
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Michael M
Really, really good, less cinnamon than the Raja Oolong Chai, excellent with milk.
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Merry Waugh
This tea was gifted to me by a friend, and it may just be the best gift I've ever received. You cannot go wrong with this tea. A bit of sugar, or a splash of milk and some vanilla syrup. Amazing.
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Vijay Menon
Delicious indian inspired masala tea. Cinnamon and cardamom adds the perfect kick.
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Darian Stapleton
Loved this chai tea! Puts all the Starbucks and chain cafe chais to shame. It has just the right amount of spice in it.
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Mikayla Jenkins
Very good masala, I love the spices and I usually always make them into a latte.
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Max Sugerman
This is a really strong and spicy chai. Its clear there are quality ingredients in it. It can be a little overpowering
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Ryan Jason
It's a bold and spicy chai tea, but it's delicious. Very nice hot or iced and great with milk.
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Robin Fremer
This is my favorite of the chai teas at adagio. Full, spicy flavor-great with milk and a little monkfruit for sweetness
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Lydia May
Fantastic masala chai. Usually American masala chai blends are way too sweet and light on the cardamom and ginger, but with this bold and flavorful blend, I could taste all the spices. Made me energized and focused, yet warm and relaxed. Good for about 3 infusions.
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Brannon Hall
This is a very bold, spicy tea. I knew it was going to be from the aroma of the tea leaves, but it still surprised me when I tried it. It's a little much for me, and I like bold flavors. It was pretty good with sugar added. Next time, I may try using fewer tea leaves than recommended.
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Samantha Ball
This was fun to get in my advent calendar and I liked it with a bit of milk.
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Faith Pippenger
I love the smell, but the tea itself isn't strong enough for my tastes. I normally end up steeping for longer than the recommended time. Otherwise, add milk as desired and enjoy the traditionally Indian tea.
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Avery Moran
Ive had a sample of this and as far as Chai tea's go this one is pretty good! But for me theres a bit too much cinnamon and not enough of the other spices.
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Michael Lewis
Since my mom swears by her chai lattes, I picked up a bag of this to test out. It's hands down the spiciest tea I own, and really unique in my collection. Cinnamon and cloves are dominant flavors, and really make a good holiday-time brew. Just make sure if you transfer into a container that chai is the only thing you plan on putting in it after. The scent lingers. For chai fans, this is a nice one.
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Dani Seaton
I like to brew this as iced tea - I think the ice mellows the flavor just a little bit - and it smells delicious!
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Christina Wlodarczyk
I am just starting to try chai teas. I find the cinnamon to be a bit overwhelming in this type of tea. Overall found it to be too sweet. However, my younger sister who likes sweet teas put honey in it and she says she loves the tea.
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improbableZero
Whoo!! Spicy!! A bit much for me, not my favorite. It gives me heartburn :(
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Sothis
Reminds me of the holidays and boy do I love the holidays. Spicy and bold bodied black tea with all the right warm notes!
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Michelle Levan
This tea, which I had a sample of in my first order sold me on loving Adagio tea, spicy, amazing straight or with vanilla creamer!
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Katie Deering
Great tea for drinking hot or iced. We usually make it in a large batch and then drink a glass everyday.