four questions ยท one perfect cup

which chai
should you brew?

Answer four questions. We'll tell you which regional chai matches this exact moment, and link you to the recipe.

your chai for right now

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key spice
brew time

all the chai options

There are no wrong answers. Here are the eight chais we route to. Brew any of them.

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masala chai

The classic. Ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper.

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kadak chai

Strong, dark, lots of tea. The 5am cup.

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adrak chai

Ginger-heavy. Monsoon and cold-remedy default.

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cutting chai

Half-glass Mumbai-style. Quick and intense.

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doodh patti

All milk, no water. Punjabi, lavish, slow.

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kashmiri kahwa

Green tea, saffron, cardamom. No milk.

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elaichi chai

Cardamom-forward. Gentle, floral, household morning.

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sulaimani

Black, spiced, with lemon. After-meal.