Few teas are as warming and satisfying as chai teas, traditional spiced black tea blends that originated in India. Our maple chai is a fun spin on traditional chai to include the smooth and sweet smell of maple. Ingredients: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Ginger Root, Cardamom, Cloves, and Natural Flavor Traditional Masala Chai Tea Significance: Masala Chai has its roots in Indian culture, though exactly when seems a bit of a mystery. One account has it attributed to an Indian king some 5,000 years ago (Kasam, 2004), while the commonly accepted source is the Hindu Aurveda tradition. Regardless, spiced tea was consumed in India long before the arrival of the British and well before it was brought to the United States and commercialized. Organic Masala Chai Steeping Notes Indian Masala Chai, like other spiced teas, can be steeped in several ways. You can, of course, steep Masala Chai straight with boiling water for 3-5 minutes just as you would any other loose leaf tea. Yet, it may be more fun to enjoy in a more traditional manner as is done in India. To prepare in a more traditional Indian way, start with 3 tsp of our organic Masala Chai, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of whole milk. You will also want 1 or 2 Tbsp Agave Nectar or your sweetener of choice. Bring all ingredients except sweetener to a boil in a small saucepan then quickly reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes. The longer you simmer the greater the intensity. Add sweetener, stir, and strain into your mug of choice. Enjoy!