Rosa Tea House

Chai is the Indian word for tea (hence there is no need to call it Chai Tea….or Tea Tea!). You may have seen it referred to as Chai Masala, which literally means Spiced Tea. Chai typifies the sweet tastes of India by use of the spices cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. These spices are all known to warm the body, yet can also provide sweet relief on a summer’s day. Many Chai Teas have a strong black tea base. However, there are also green and herbal varieties to choose from. The health benefits of this tea lie mainly in its base tea component – and its antioxidant and fluoride content. However, the individual spices also have some additional benefits. Ginger, for example, is known to aid digestion and to ease nausea and migraine.