An Indian spiced drink, also called a masala chai, is a type of tea that is brewed with a mix of spices and herbs. The most common spices used in this type of tea are cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Other popular ingredients include fennel seeds, aniseed, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. This type of tea is often served with milk and sweetener such as sugar or honey.