Original Masala Chai | India’s Legendary Spiced Tea

Regular price ₹350.00 INR

Packaging Style: Tin Caddy

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Original Masala Chai – India's Legendary Spiced Tea ☕🌿

Discover the Original Masala Chai, a legendary Indian spiced tea blend crafted with premium black tea from select estates and the finest Malabar Coast spices — ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. This authentic chai delivers a lively, full-bodied cup with the perfect balance of warmth, spice, and natural sweetness.

Hand-blended by India's celebrated Master Tea Taster, Sanjay Kapur, this masala chai is made only with real, whole spices — never artificial flavours — ensuring a pure, aromatic brew that stays true to its heritage.

Enjoy the convenience of 100% biodegradable pyramid tea bags, designed to let the whole leaf tea unfurl fully, unlocking maximum flavour. Packed in double-lid tin caddies, every batch preserves its freshness, aroma & taste until the very last sip.

Origin: India 🇮🇳 ✨ Caffeine Level: Medium


🌿 Why This Tea? Masala chai is not simply a tea blend — it is one of India's most enduring and universally beloved cultural institutions, brewed in countless kitchens, sold from roadside dhabas, and shared across generations as the most fundamental expression of Indian hospitality and daily life. But the gap between authentic masala chai — made with real whole spices, premium black tea, and the knowledge of a true master — and the artificially flavoured imitations that fill most supermarket shelves is vast and immediately apparent in the cup. What makes this blend exceptional is the uncompromising integrity of every element. Premium black tea from select Indian estates provides the full-bodied, robust base that masala chai demands. Malabar Coast ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom — sourced from the same spice-trading coastline that Marco Polo and ancient merchants travelled the world to reach — deliver a warmth, depth, and aromatic complexity that pre-flavoured or artificial chai powders cannot begin to replicate. And Sanjay Kapur — one of India's most celebrated Master Tea Tasters — brings four decades of blending expertise to a formula that is, above all else, true. This is masala chai as India has always made it. Nothing less will do.

👤 Who Is It For? This blend is for everyone who has ever experienced authentic Indian masala chai — at a dhaba, in a friend's kitchen, at a railway platform in the rain — and wanted to recreate that specific, irreplaceable warmth and comfort at home without compromise. It's for the Indian diaspora who wants the genuine taste of home in a cup that honours the tradition rather than approximating it. It's for the international chai lover who has always sensed that the flavoured chai syrups and artificial tea bags available elsewhere were pale shadows of the real thing — and who wants to finally experience what masala chai actually tastes like when made with Malabar Coast spices and a Master Tea Taster's hand. And it's for the daily tea drinker who wants their most-reached-for cup to be made with real ingredients, genuine heritage, and the kind of consistent, exceptional quality that four decades of Sancha's craft behind every batch guarantees.

🕘 When to Drink It? Original Masala Chai has always been — and will always be — first and foremost a morning tea. Drunk first thing, brewed strong with whole milk and sweetened to taste in the classic Indian style, it delivers the full-bodied warmth, spiced depth, and aromatic comfort that makes the first cup of the day feel like the most important ritual of the household — the cup that signals that the day has properly begun. It is equally the tea for the mid-morning break — that deeply ingrained Indian pause when everything stops for chai, the kettle goes on, and the kitchen fills briefly with the scent of ginger and cardamom in a way that makes the next few hours feel more manageable and more human. In the afternoon, particularly on cold or grey days, masala chai earns its place as the most comforting and sustaining cup available — warming from the inside out with an authority that no herbal or green tea can match. Brew strong for 3–4 minutes in boiling water, add whole milk generously, sweeten with jaggery or sugar to taste, and drink it hot — because masala chai at the right temperature, with the right milk ratio, brewed from real Malabar spices by a Master Tea Taster's hand, is one of the most genuinely perfect cups of tea that India — and the world — has ever produced.

Master Tea Tasters Notes

Aroma: Sweet-spiced cardamom with warming ginger and cinnamon

Taste: Bold, malty black tea with lively spice balance

Finish: Smooth, aromatic, and naturally warming

Time to Enjoy this Brew

Premium Assam-style black tea provides a natural energy boost

Ginger, cinnamon & cardamom are traditionally valued for digestion & warmth

100% natural – no artificial flavours

Convenient eco-friendly pyramid tea bags for full flavour extraction

Shipping

Dispatch Time:

All orders are shipped within 24–48 hours from the date of order.

For Overseas Purchases:

Customers purchasing from outside India are responsible for any local government taxes, import duties, tariffs, or customs protocols applicable in their country of delivery. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping fee.

Remote Area Deliveries:

If the delivery address is located in a remote area (as determined by DHL’s delivery network), an additional delivery charge of USD 30 may apply. Customers will be notified prior to dispatch if this applies.

In most cases, we will attempt to ship such orders via India Post Priority Airmail, where no additional remote delivery charges are expected.

If a customer chooses not to proceed with paying the additional DHL remote area charge, a full refund will be issued for the order.

Free Delivery 2 Free Tea Samples & 2 Free Tea Coasters

Product Ingredients

Black Tea

Cardamom Pods

Cinnamon Bark

Ginger

Black Tea

Cardamom Pods

Cinnamon Bark

Ginger

Black Tea

Promotes alertness, sustained focus, and a sense of strength—ideal for powering through the day.

Cardamom Pods

Refreshes while adding aromatic richness and a feeling of lightness

Cinnamon Bark

Creates warmth, comfort, and a cozy, indulgent feeling.

Ginger

Energizes the senses, adds warmth, and brings a lively, stimulating edge

Brewing Guide

Follow these simple steps to brew the perfect cup of tea

Why Tea Lovers Choose Sancha

  • Free Shipping

    We offer complimentary shipping on orders exceeding ₹400. Customers in select cities may choose same-day delivery for an additional ₹150.

  • Sustainable Teas

    Our green and white teas are certified by the Rainforest Alliance and cultivated in line with sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Complimentary Gift

    Each order is accompanied by 2 complimentary tea samples and 2 handcrafted coasters.

  • Personaliseed Assistance

    Our customer care team is available Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, to assist you with orders and queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Original Masala Chai?

Original Masala Chai is an authentic Indian spiced black tea blend made with premium black tea and real Malabar Coast spices including ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom.

Does Original Masala Chai contain caffeine?

Yes. Since it is made with black tea, this blend naturally contains a medium level of caffeine.

What does Original Masala Chai taste like?

This chai has a rich and full-bodied flavour with warming spice notes, natural sweetness, and a smooth aromatic finish.

How do I brew Original Masala Chai Pyramid Tea Bags?

Place 1 pyramid tea bag in hot water (90–95°C) and steep for 3–5 minutes. Add milk and sweetener if desired for a traditional chai experience.

What makes Sancha Original Masala Chai special?

Hand-blended by Master Tea Taster Sanjay Kapur, these biodegradable pyramid tea bags combine premium black tea with real whole spices for an authentic Indian chai experience free from artificial flavours.