Chai tea is a type of spiced black tea that originated in India. The word chai is Hindi for tea, while the word tea is from the Chinese Amoy dialect. Chai tea typically contains a blend of spices such as cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.
There are many theories as to why chai tea is not commonly referred to as chai tea. One theory is that the word chai simply means tea in Hindi, so there is no need to specify that it is chai tea. Another theory is that referring to chai tea as simply tea helps to promote it as a global beverage rather than an Indian drink. Whatever the reason may be, one thing is for sure - chai tea has become a popular beverage around the world and shows no signs of slowing down!