Chai Tea

Caffeine Amount
50 mg
Caffeine strength
MODERATE
Calories
0
Serving size
8 fl oz cup
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ml fl oz

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:

Pacific Chai: 67 mg
Teavana Oprah Chai: 25 mg
Tazo Chai 47 mg
Oregon Chai: 66 mg
Big Train Chai: 65 mg
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

Blue Lotus Chai - Traditional Masala Chai - Makes 100 Cups - 3 Ounce Masala Spiced Chai Powder with Organic Spices - Instant Indian Tea No Steeping - No Gluten
Amazon.com Price $18.99 ($18.99 / Count)
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Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea, Caffeinated, 20 Count (Pack of 6), 120 Total Tea Bags
Amazon.com Price $18.30 ($0.15 / Count)
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Twinings Chai Tea, 20 Count (Pack of 2)
Amazon.com Price $10.99 ($5.50 / Count)
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