Does Chai tea actually contain any cinnamon?

As several who have answered have commented, the question is about Masala Chai, often shortened in the West to "Chai". Yes, cinnamon is an important flavour in most Masala Chai blends, but it is not mandatory, there are no rules. read more

In India chai acutally means tea. Regular tea which is consumed most commonly has ginger and cardamom. However, masala chai definitely have cinnamon. Its a combination of ginger, cardamom, saffron, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper and cinnamon, etc. read more

The proper name is masala chai, which means “spiced tea.” Everybody’s masala spice blend is a little different. Most contain cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Other common ingredients include peppercorns, chili peppers, and vanilla. Typically the masala spice blend is then mixed with black tea leaves to produce masala chai. read more

Chai is steeped in a rich history. The name “chai” is actually the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea”. In this case, the Hindi term chai means a mix of spices steeped into a tea-like beverage. Recipes for chai vary across continents, cultures, towns and families. read more