Color
Brown, Light Brown
  
Black, Brownish Black
  
Types
Masala Chai
  
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
Milk Content
2/3 cup
  
Not required
  
Taste
Little Spiced, Sweet
  
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Honey, Vanilla syrup
  
No Additives
  
Number of Servings
1
  
1
  
Time Required
  
  
Preparation Time
Not Available
  
Cooking Time
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
  
  
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for cough & cold, Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves blood circulation, Improves digestion
  
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
  
Mental Health Benefits
Increase awareness, Relieve neurological pain
  
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Disease Prevention
Not Available
  
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
  
Overall Health Benefits
Not Available
  
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
  
Hair Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Skin Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Side Effects
  
  
Low Risk Side Effects
Insomnia
  
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
  
High Risk Side Effects
Heartburn, Ulcers
  
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
  
Serving Size in USA
  
  
Short (8 floz)
Not Available
  
Grande (16 floz)
Not Available
  
Serving Size in UK
  
  
Short (236 ml)
Not Available
  
Grande (473 ml)
Not Available
  
Caffeine Level
Moderate
  
Low
  
Safe Level
300.00 mg
  
300.00 mg
  
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
  
500.00 mg
  
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
  
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
  
Without Sugar
Not Available
  
With Sugar
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
100.00 Kcal
  
10
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk
113.00 Kcal
  
11
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
  
Calories With Additives
170.00 Kcal
  
20
Not Available
  
Brands
Lipton, Oregon Chai, Starbucks, Tazo, Tetley
  
Yunnan
  
History
  
  
Originated in
South Asia
  
China
  
Origin Period
Not Known
  
7th Century
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Moderate