Common spices include cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. These are often paired with vanilla, black pepper, star anise, or honey for sweeter or warmer flavor notes.
Protein varies by product; the listings show typical amounts of about 7 grams and 13 grams per serving in different ready-to-drink chai bottles.
Bring water to a boil and steep the tea bag for about 7 minutes. For a stronger cup, use two bags. Add sweetener or milk to taste.
Common sizes in these listings include 32 fl oz cartons, 52 fl oz bottles, 15.2 fl oz bottles, and tea-bag package sizes listed around 1.12 ounces.
Concentrates are typically mixed about 1:1 with milk or a milk alternative, then either heated for a hot drink or poured over ice for an iced chai.
Some product details explicitly state “No Artificial Sweeteners,” while other blends list organic honey flavor or organic honey powder as flavor notes.