10 Best Chai Teas | UK Lifestyle Blogger Reviewed

In at number one, Vahdam's loose-leaf Original Chai is a lovely blend of spiced black tea leaves and rich, sense-tingling spices. Plonk a generous scoop of this mouthwatering masala chai into your strainer or tea infuser and watch the magic happen!

Perfect with a dash of plant milk, or dairy if that's your jam, this loose leaf tea best reproduces the authentic chai taste. A little goes a long way, so you could get as many as one hundred servings from this modest 200 g bag. Kettle's on! 

For a quick way to enjoy the proper chai flavour, we recommend this multi-pack of Masala Chai Spiced Tea from Palanquin. Each box contains 40 teabags of masala chai, meaning you can stock your store cupboard for weeks to come.

Aside from being close to spot on in terms of authentic flavour, incorporating the most traditional spices used in Indian chai blends — they make it so easy to brew a hot spiced beverage in under 3 minutes!  

What we really appreciate about this flavourful masala chai, is the inclusion of black Assam tea leaves. Hailing from the Indian region of the same name, they have a robust flavour and a delightfully delicate aroma you're going to love.

Bay leaves are another intriguing addition, lending a light bitterness to the taste. This exciting chai blend comes packaged in a gorgeous display caddy, perfect for keeping the leaves fresh for your next cup.

This scrummy spice combo of cinnamon, cardamon, turmeric, and ginger, is utterly irresistible as golden milk — simply brew the tea bag with hot milk or your vegan alternative of choice.

As their ingredients list ventures away from the authentic masala chai checklist, these tea bags narrowly missed a top 3 spot. That said, Yogi Tea's Turmeric Chai is so comforting, you may even pick it over a Pimm's on a cool summer's eve!

Sumptuously warming, this tea is made entirely with Soil Association certified organic ingredients. The high quality of the premium, hand-picked leaves produces a superior flavour when compared to the majority of teabags you'll find online. 

This product comes as a 3-pack at a great price, offering 60 servings. However, if you're new to Chai and want to try it out, there's a single pack option available for even cheaper!

This box of chai teabags combines many of the traditional chai ingredients, with a few new additions that bring a certain into your cup. A delicate Ayurvedic blend of unique organic flavours, this tea undercuts tangy ginger with sweet cinnamon and it's no surprise to us that it once won a Great Taste Award!

Yogi Teas use a base of liquorice, which is good to keep in mind if you're sensitive to that particular taste. We've chosen to go for a pack of 6 boxes because it works out at excellent value for money, but if you don't want to commit to that extent you can also buy single boxes too. 

These Twinings teabags are really popular with online shoppers and we can see why! There are 50 in a pack providing decent value when compared to other similar teas. And, the flavour hasn't been too modified either.

Delicious served black or with a dash of milk, this tea has a pretty simple flavour combination of black tea, ginger, and cinnamon. Together these create a warming, spiced sensation that makes a perfect replacement for a sugar-heavy treat. However, if you're looking for an authentic blend, this might not be your best option!

For a caffeine-free boost of sweetness, brew yourself a cup of this vanilla spiced chai tea blend. What could be easier than adding hot water or steamed milk to one of these warming tea bags? However, if you don't like overly sweet teas, you may fair better with some of our other options.

You can shop for individual boxes on eBay or Waitrose, but if you find you've become a fan of the vanilla blend, Amazon has multipacks of these moreish teas to keep your cupboard well-stocked. Best of all, this is a certified Fairtrade product containing 100% organic ingredients. 

Even though this powdered offering isn't exactly traditional chai, we will admit that it's a pretty tasty option for your homemade latte. Mix it thoroughly with hot milk to achieve the coffee-shop concoction you crave, from the comfort of your own kitchen. 

Sugar is the number one ingredient, which is great news for anyone with a seriously sweet tooth, though probably not for those looking for a more traditionally flavoured and health-conscious chai. 

What we like about these time-saving tea bags, is not only the ease with which they can be brewed into a cuppa, but also the subtle masala chai flavour with a reassuringly spicy twang. 

Unfortunately, these are a bit pricier online than in the supermarket. So, they won't be the best value tea bags on our list. However, they are Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning that the tea leaves used are produced under sustainable agricultural standards.