Chai is the Hindi word (Hindi: चाय) for tea. In English, the term is used to refer to what is more properly known as masala chai (Hindi (मसाला चाय chaiy, "spiced tea"). Chai is also a standard term for "tea" in many other Eastern languages, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu, as well as in such non-Eastern language as Russian (чай).

Various forms of tea are available in India, the most famous being masala chai, masala being the Hindi word for spice, and the spice mixture is sold as chai masala. Contrary to the popular belief outside India, masala chai is not as popular in India. The most preferred way of preparing tea in India is boiling tea leaves together with milk to get a strong flavor and color. In India, chai is more popular than coffee. It is also a relatively popular beverage in coffeehouses in other countries. Masala Chai, on the other hand, is popular amongst Indians living outside India. Masala Chai has also become something of a speciality of European Music festivals and underground music events. Masala chai has strong cultural associations with Psytrance and Goa in particular.

There is a reference to chai in the landmark book by Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange, later made into a film of the same name by Stanley Kubrick.

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@TheRealHazStyle ive has sum indian food but I luv their chai. It's nothing lk american chai its so much spicer. nevr had ethopian food
crazysexccool (SWEETHEART) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:09:49 -0000
@TheRealHazStyle ive has sum indian food but I luv their chai. It's nothing lk american chai its so much spicer. nevr had ethopian food
I feel a little loser-ish thugging out to kweli at the market whilest a big African American waits for his soy chai
Mctammer (Michael Tam) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:06:51 -0000
I feel a little loser-ish thugging out to kweli at the market whilest a big African American waits for his soy chai
Watching An American Carol and sippin on some more Chai Latte!!!
mhart1987 (Miranda Hartnagel) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:13:06 -0000
Watching An American Carol and sippin on some more Chai Latte!!!
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai...»» Like seriously???
Bidam87 (Yashim Haruna) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:20:55 -0000
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai...»» Like seriously???
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai>>why u hating on soks
msskaren (karen ayuba) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:16:05 -0000
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai>>why u hating on soks
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai... Sure a yahoo boi owns it http://myloc.me/2cJwm
Maagboi (Samuel Maagbe) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:03:38 -0000
RT @jaenius: There's an American University of Sokoto?Chai... Sure a yahoo boi owns it http://myloc.me/2cJwm

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