Living plant atlas

Masala chai

Latin Camellia sinensis · EN Masala chai · chai · spiced tea · black tea · SK Masala chai

Edible parts

Tea leaf / herb as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy1297 kJ / 310 kcal16%
Protein14 g28%
Carbohydrate52 g20%
Fibre28 g
Fat3.4 g5%
Vitamin C8 mg10%
Vitamin K30 µg40%
Folate24 µg12%
Calcium280 mg35%
Iron14 mg100%
Magnesium150 mg40%
Potassium1500 mg75%
Zinc2.2 mg22%
Sodium12 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Black tea with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove. Iron and calcium from the spices too. Brewed cup figures vary by leaf amount and steep time; this atlas row is the catalogue entry as sold.

Season

Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.

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Masala chai (Camellia sinensis; SK Masala chai) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under tea. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Tea leaf / herb as sold.

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