Real chai doesn’t come from a pump.
Most “chai” in America is syrup with a hint of cinnamon.
Coffee-shop chai is a factory line of artificial sugars, water and spice extracts pumped into milk. Grocery store options are often powder mixed with filler and artificial flavorings. Neither one uses whole spices. Neither one is actually chai.
Kolkata Chai’s Signature Chai Mix is different: 100% organic CTC Assam tea with whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper — pre-measured, zero sugar, zero dairy, zero fillers. Just real ingredients you can see and name.
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Whole spices, not extracts
Every packet has generous amounts of whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper — pre-measured and ready to boil. No grinding, no guessing and no artificial flavors.
Bold CTC Assam Tea
Our tea is 100% organic Assam, “cut, torn and curled” (CTC) into granules for stronger flavor. It’s what gives Kolkata chai its signature bold edge — worlds apart from the weak tea in most lattes.
No fillers, no concentrates
Zero added sugar and zero dairy, so your cup is exactly as sweet (and as vegan) as you want it. Only 5 ingredients and nothing hiding in small print.
A calmer morning ritual
Ready in 6 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from Starbucks or boxed chai?
Coffee-shop chai is a sugar-and-spice-extract concentrate; boxed mixes are often powder cut with filler. Our Signature Chai Mix uses 100% organic CTC Assam tea with whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper — real, visible ingredients, nothing diluted or artificially flavored.
Is it vegan / dairy-free friendly?
Yes. The mix itself contains zero dairy, so it’s naturally vegan — just steep with your milk of choice, dairy or plant-based.
What’s actually in the mix?
100% organic CTC Assam black tea, whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper — pre-measured per packet. No sugar, no sweeteners, no dairy, no fillers.
I’ve never made chai from scratch — is it hard?
Not at all. Every order comes with video instructions for first-timers, and the whole process is just three steps: boil, simmer with the mix, then add milk and steep.
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Video brewing instructions included
Zero sugar, zero dairy, zero fillers
100% organic, whole-spice ingredients
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