Caffeine in Drinks

Chai Tea

Chai tea is a popular hot beverage which is traditionally black tea blended with spices, milk, and sugar. This type of tea originates in India and is also called Masala chai. 

The caffeine amount listed above reflects the average amount one would expect from a cup of chai tea. 

There are many different types of chai tea and some are even caffeine-free, but traditionally chai tea has black tea as its base ingredient so most will contain some level of caffeine. 

Chai Tea Caffeine Can Vary

Just like with all black tea based beverages, chai tea can also vary in caffeine content due to differences in the caffeine levels of the black tea used.  Here are how some brands compare caffeine-wise per 8 fl oz serving:

  1. Pacific Chai: 67 mg
  2. Teavana Oprah Chai:  25 mg 
  3. Tazo Chai 47 mg
  4. Oregon Chai: 66 mg
  5. Big Train Chai: 65 mg
  6. Lipton Chai: 30 mg

Chai Syrup

Some outlets sell a chai latte that is simply a chai flavored syrup mixed with steamed milk. These syrups are not caffeinated. However the drink is not truly chai, but rather a flavored milk.

Most other outlets (such as Starbucks) make their Chai Latte drinks from a Chai concentrate (that contains brewed tea, and is therefore caffeinated), and is in ther range of 25-60 mg caffeine.

Unless told otherwise - assume that your Chai DOES contain caffeine.

Where To Buy

Oregon Chai, Organic and Gluten Free Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, The Original, 32 Fl Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Amazon.com Price $23.38 ($0.12 / Fl Oz)
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Cafe Escapes, Chai Latte Tea Beverage, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, 72 Count (3 Boxes of 24 Pods)
Amazon.com Price $49.47 ($0.69 / Count)
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Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte Powdered Mix, 3 Pound (Pack of 1)
Amazon.com Price $21.59 ($0.45 / Ounce)
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Ingredients in Chai Tea

Black Tea, Indian Spices Including Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamon, Anise And Ginger And More Depending On Variety And Blend.

Includes 22 grams of sugar (per 8 ounces) for a total of 0 calories.

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Is Chai Tea high in caffeine?

Chai Tea contains 6.25 mg of caffeine per fl oz (21.13 mg per 100 ml). A 8 fl oz cup has a total of 50 mg of caffeine.

Total Caffeine (mg)

Sources

Our database (average of chai tea products listed) See other references.

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