Best Chai Teas

Best for Everyday Use

Tea produced with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger root.

Handcrafted, flash-dried chai made from concentrated powdered spices for instant dissolving. No sweeteners, fillers, gluten, milk products or additives. Tins are reusable and airtight. Gluten- and dairy-free, USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project verified.

For some, tea had to be mixed well to avoid a strong peppery flavor. For others, the rooibos flavor needs to be stronger.

Best Bang for the Buck

FGO

Organic Chai Loose Leaf

Customer Favorite

Sweet and savory flavored tea blended with Assam and Keemun sourced from nutrient-dense origins.

Non-GMO Project verified, USDA Organic and CCOF. Includes cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, and ginger root. Eco-conscious and free of dye, glue, adhesives and bleach. Bags are foil-lined and resealable. Has a smooth finish.

Organic Loose Leaf Golden Chai

For some, the cinnamon is too strong and the ginger isn’t strong enough. Others found the liquor dark but not flavorful.

NUMI

Most Eco-friendly

Masala Chai crafted from loose leaf Assam black tea blended with cinnamon, cardamom, anise and ginger root.

Medium-caffeinated, rich, hearty, sultry and spicy. Intense flavor profile. Comes in vacuum-packed resealable bag. Farmer-direct sourcing. Halal-certified, Kosher, Keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Fair Trade, Non-GMO Project verified and USDA Organic.

Original Masala Loose Leaf Chai

Non-traditional tea that is unbalanced, spicy and over-filled with anise flavor for some.

VAHDAM

Trusted Brand

Assam loose leaf crush, tear and turl (CTC) chai blended with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.

Crafted from all natural ingredients and without preservatives. Flavor is milder when steeped than when boiled. Detoxifies body, eases digestion and supports weight loss. Ethical, fair trade and farmer-direct. Sold in vacuum-packed, resealable bag.

Chai has intense flavors of pepper, clove and black tea, but low cardamom and is missing ginger root. Flavor is a little bland for some.

US Wellness Naturals

Classic Loose Leaf Chai

Expert Recommended

Traditional chai made with Ceylon black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger and cloves.

Ayurvedic recipe from Mumbai. Concentrated spice and lower sweetness profile for more tea flavoring. Single-origin Ceylon tea and farmer-direct sourcing. BPA-free packaging and manufacturing. USDA Organic certified.