Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Chai spice blend

Also known as: masala chai spice, chai ka masala

The kadha that moved into the teacup — ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and pepper: a diluted classical decoction riding on daily tea, warming kapha mornings nationwide.

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Chai spice blend — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Chai spice blend — Rasa: Pungent, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The kadha that moved into the teacup — ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and pepper: a diluted classical decoction riding on daily tea, warming kapha mornings nationwide.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Dry ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and black pepper in home-proportions, simmered with the tea. The masala is the medicinal half of the cup; the tannin is the tax.

Classical Provenance: pan-Indian tradition; kadha (decoction) lineage.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • boiled with milk tea (the standard vehicle)
  • heavier on ginger-pepper in monsoon and winter
  • in warm milk without tea for gentler constitutions

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pitta excess / acidity (especially on empty stomach with strong tea)
  • Contraindication: reflux-prone (the tea more than the masala)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chai spice blend

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):

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