Chai
In much of the word, the word Chai, simply means tea. In the Western world especially. in North America. chai, (rhymes with "high") has come to mean a tea brewed with spices. steamed or warm milk. and something sweet, such as honey, sugar, or flavored syrup. In India. where the drink originates, it is known as masala chai, and wherever people congregate, you'll find turbaned tea vendors-chai wallahs-selling their own particular chai brew in disposable, unglazed, clay cups or, less romantically, Styrofoam cups. On the menus of coffee stores, cafes, and carts, chai has joined the club of chic hot...