Masala Chai
CHAI: from Chinese Cantonese chá or chàh, and then probably through Persia as châ or chây into India. In English, char was commonly used slang amongst the military forces in the 19th and 20th centuries; chai appeared in English in the 20th century.
Many tea companies in the West today include a spiced chai amongst their loose or bagged teas. Almost every coffee bar now offers chai lattes, chai frappés, or iced chai; and freezer cabinets of grocery stores often include chai ice cream and sorbets amongst the more traditional strawberry, mango, or pistachio flavors. Hot, spicy, sweet chai has actually been available in the United States as
