What is Desi tea called? The Definitive Guide to Chai and Its Variations
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Originating thousands of years ago in India as an Ayurvedic medicinal beverage, the drink Westerners know as 'chai tea' is more accurately called *chai* or *masala chai*. Desi tea refers to the traditional, spiced tea popular throughout the Indian subcontinent, and understanding its name is a window into its rich history and cultural significance.
