{"id":1743151,"date":"2022-03-01T15:11:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T21:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1743151"},"modified":"2025-05-14T04:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:55:22","slug":"best-chai-tea","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-chai-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-Rated Chai Tea Brands for Every Palate, Taste-Tested and Recommended"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Best Spicy Chai<\/h2>\r\n

Rishi Masala Chai<\/h3>\r\nWhile many like a smooth chai to start their day, others want the punch of a spicy chai. If you're in the latter camp, pick up sachets of Rishi Masala Chai<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis cup of tea had the most kick of any brand we tried. According to our Test Kitchen's Sarah Fischer<\/a>, \"this cup has a nice amount of spice.\"\r\n\r\nThis is thanks to the precise blend of aromatics inside each sachet. Rishi Masala Chai contains ginger, black pepper and cinnamon\u2014all the spices that perk up your taste buds. It also has cardamom and clove to give the tea a bit more balance.\r\n\r\nIf you enjoy chai lattes<\/a>, a stronger brew like this is ideal. When you add the milk to your drink, the spices will still be prominent.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Rishi Tea & Botanicals\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Frishi-tea.com%2Fproducts%2Forganic-masala-chai-teabag-sachets%3Fvariant%3D44376697110778\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\"Celestial\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Best Smooth Chai<\/h2>\r\n

Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai Tea<\/span><\/h3>\r\nFor a supremely balanced cup of chai, steep yourself a cup of\u00a0Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai Tea<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nWith this cup, \"you get the spices, which one wants in a chai tea,\" says Sarah Farmer<\/a>, head of the Test Kitchen, \"but it's not such<\/em> a kick.\"\r\n\r\nThis doesn't mean that this tea doesn't have spice, though. In fact, you get a really pleasant blend of ginger, vanilla and clove, but it's all well balanced with plenty of black tea for a flavorful, smooth brew to start your morning.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FCelestial-Seasonings-India-Spice-Chai-24-Single-Serve-K-Cup-Pods%2F10990407592\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai Tea Bags - 20 ct\" product_price=\"7.99\" product_category=\"Grocery\" product_retailer=\"Whitestone D\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Best Chai for Cinnamon Lovers<\/h2>\r\n

Stash Chai Spice Black Tea<\/h3>\r\nTo start the day, many folks crave a bit of cinnamon<\/a>, be it from a slice of coffee cake,<\/a> piece of toast<\/a> or a sprinkle on top of oatmeal<\/a>. You can also get a cinnamon kick in a cup of Stash Chai Spice Black Tea<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"This is a chai for cinnamon lovers, that's for sure!\" says Sarah Farmer. A cup of this deep golden tea has a cinnamon-forward aroma and pleasant cinnamon flavor that lingers after each sip.\r\n\r\nBut this tea is more than just cinnamon, of course. Every sip had a full chai flavor with plenty of black tea and notes of allspice.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FStash-Chai-Spice-Black-Tea-Bags-20-Count-1-3-Oz%2F10293763\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\"Trader\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Best Sweet Chai<\/h2>\r\n

Trader Joe's Spiced Chai<\/h3>\r\nIf you prefer chai that tastes a bit more like dessert than black tea, snag a box of\u00a0Trader Joe's Spiced Chai<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"This one is cozy,\" says Maggie. Those warm and cuddly vibes come from this tea's notes of vanilla and caramel\u2014flavors every one of our pros noted during this test.\r\n\r\nThis tea doesn't deliver strong, spicy flavors. Instead, you'll notice more subtle spices that harmonize with the dessert-like qualities. So put on the kettle and relax with a cup of this tea on a cold day. It's the perfect accompaniment to a good book<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Trader Joe's\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00HKST4MU?tag=tohmke-20\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on David Rio\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.davidrio.com\/product-page\/chai-cart-masala-chai-brew-1-1\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

How We Tested Different Types of Chai<\/h2>\r\nFor this test, our team got their kettles boiling (yep, we used our favorites from our electric kettle test<\/a>). Each tea was steeped according to package directions and then sipped blindly. Blind tasting is a major part of our testing process<\/a>. We don't want to be swayed by pretty packaging or big names.\r\n\r\nDuring the test, our pros kept these criteria in mind.\r\n