The real thing, from Cochin's spice coast. A full-bodied CTC black tea from Assam and Kerala (with Kenyan leaf for brightness) carries a full South Indian masala — ginger up front and lively, cardamom peeking through the finish, with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and black and white pepper underneath. Brewed strong with milk and sugar, it's the chai our staff reach for.

Ingredients: Black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black + white pepper, clove, nutmeg. Caffeine: Medium.
Brewing: 1 heaped tsp per cup; simmer 5 minutes with half water, half milk, sweeten to taste.

Loose leaf — available in 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz and 16 oz.