The Best Chai Tea Brands (2026)
Masala chai worth drinking starts with authentic Indian brands, not Americanized 'chai lattes.' Here are the real masala chai and Indian tea picks that actually taste like chai from a Delhi stall.
#1Tata Tea Gold Premium Assam Black TeaBy Tata · Assam, India · $9.89Bold, malty Assam black tea from Tata — one of India's largest tea producers. The perfect strong base for masala chai or a robust morning cup.
#2Wagh Bakri Premium Masala Chai TeaBy Wagh Bakri · India (Gujarat) · $9.95Authentic Indian masala chai from one of India's most beloved tea brands. Pre-blended with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and clove — just add milk and sweetener.
#3Vahdam Darjeeling First Flush Black TeaBy Vahdam · Darjeeling, West Bengal, India · $39.99The champagne of teas — delicate, floral, muscatel Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills. Single-origin, first-flush, direct from India.
#4Organic India Tulsi Original Holy Basil TeaBy Organic India · India · $17.51Traditional Indian tulsi (holy basil) tea — adaptogenic, caffeine-free, used in Ayurveda for stress support. USDA Organic, Non-GMO.