Top-Rated Chai Tea Brands for Every Palate, Taste-Tested and Recommended

01, 2024

Our culinary experts found the best chai tea options from loose leaf teas to spicy sachets.

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For many, a cup of coffee is the only way to start the day.

But if you crave caffeineandspice, we bet you reach for a cup of chai.

The combination and proportion vary on the punch in you buy.

You may even find chai made with black pepper, cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg.

Lackluster chai at the base of your latte can be disappointing.

So how do you ensure that your morning pick-me-up has the kick youre looking for?

You rely on ourTest Kitchen expertsto taste all the most popular brands to find the best chai.

If youre in the latter camp, pick up sachets ofRishi Masala Chai.

This cup of tea had the most kick of any brand we tried.

According to our Test KitchensSarah Fischer, this cup has a nice amount of spice.

This is thanks to the precise blend of aromatics inside each sachet.

Rishi Masala Chai contains ginger, black pepper and cinnamonall the spices that perk up your taste buds.

It also has cardamom and clove to give the tea a bit more balance.

If you enjoychai lattes, a stronger brew like this is ideal.

When you add the milk to your drink, the spices will still be prominent.

This doesnt mean that this tea doesnt have spice, though.

you’re able to also get a cinnamon kick in a cup ofStash Chai Spice Black Tea.

This is a chai for cinnamon lovers, thats for sure!

But this tea is more than just cinnamon, of course.

Every sip had a full chai flavor with plenty of black tea and notes of allspice.

This one is cozy, says Maggie.

This tea doesnt deliver strong, spicy flavors.

Instead, youll notice more subtle spices that harmonize with the dessert-like qualities.

So put on the kettle and relax with a cup of this tea on a cold day.

Its the perfect accompaniment to agood book.

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