How many calories in masala chai
A cup of masala chai has about 90 kcal, with 12 g of carbs.
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Masala chai is black tea boiled together with milk, sugar and spices, usually ginger and cardamom, sometimes cloves, cinnamon or pepper. In India it's sold from every corner stall in small cups or clay pots.
A cup is 90 kcal, with 12 g of carbs, 3 g of fat and 3 g of protein. The milk and the sugar are nearly the whole number, the tea and spices are a few kcal at most.
It's a small cup, and most people have more than one a day. That's where it adds up.
Tips
- 1Ask for less sugar, the spices carry the taste anyway.
- 2Use semi skimmed milk at home and keep the spices strong.
- 3Have it in the small cup, not the coffee shop mug.
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Questions
What is in masala chai?
Black tea, milk, sugar and spices like ginger and cardamom, all boiled together in one pan.
Is masala chai the same as a chai latte?
Not quite. A chai latte in a coffee shop is usually made from a sweet syrup or powder with steamed milk, and comes in a much bigger cup.
How many calories in three cups of chai?
About 270 kcal.
Does masala chai have caffeine?
Yes, from the black tea. Less than a cup of coffee, as a rule.
How many calories in chai without sugar?
Less, because the sugar is a big part of the carbs. The milk is the rest.
