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Chai Tea Latte Health Benefits

Chai is an exotic Indian tea that's becoming increasingly popular in the Western world. It's made with black tea, milk, a sweetener and spices, such as cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. Chai tea concentrates, powdered mixes, and chai tea lattes (with milk added) are readily available at cafes and stores. Other variations include cupcakes, chai milkshakes, chocolate chai, vanilla chai, decaffeinated chai and more.

  1. Antioxidants

    • Chai tea has numerous antioxidants, or flavanoids, which reportedly help slow the aging process by protecting against free radicals. Some nutritionists claim that tea, including chai, has 10 times the antioxidant value as some fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants also aid in heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

    Digestive Aid

    • Ginger, a main component of chai tea, aids in digestion. It's comforting for individuals suffering from stomach aches, morning sickness and motion sickness.

    Less Caffeine Content

    • One cup of chai tea has much less caffeine than one cup of caffeinated coffee. Decaffeinated chai teas are available, though. Some individuals looking to reduce their caffeine intake choose chai tea as a coffee substitute.

    Relaxation

    • Take a break from busy life activities by brewing a cup of hot chai tea. The warming spices in a chai tea latte, particularly cinnamon, help soothe the body and spirit. Chai tea can have a calming effect.

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