Masala Chai, also known as spiced tea, holds a special place in the hearts of tea enthusiasts globally. Originating from India, this delightful beverage recently earned global recognition, securing the second spot as the best non-alcoholic beverage of 2023, according to TasteAtlas, an encyclopedia featuring traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants worldwide.

Chai masala 🇮🇳 is the #2 best non-alcoholic beverage in the world in 2023. Chai masala is an aromatic beverage originating from India. It is made with a combination of sweetened black tea and milk that is spiced with a masala mix—which typically includes cardamom, ground ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and black peppercorns.

Masala chai has been named the second-best non-alcoholic beverage in the world.

TasteAtlas, an encyclopedia of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants from around the world - has revealed the world’s most loved alcohol-free beverages.

Taking the crown at number one was Mexico’s Aguas Frescas, a drink which is "made with a combination of fruits, cucumbers, flowers, seeds, and cereals blended with sugar and water.”

But following closely behind was the much-loved masala chai and it seems we just can’t seem to get enough of a warm cup of tea.

Masala chai is an Indian beverage, which is made by brewing black tea with fragrant spices, sugar and milk. The word “Chai” means “tea” in Hindi and “masala” means “spices”. The word “chai” roots from the Mandarin word “chá”.