Masala Chai is the ultimate Indian comfort beverage. It is rich with spices such as star anise, cardamom, cloves, black pepper and ginger. These spices are brewed in water and tea leaves. Then whole milk is added with some sugar. It is consumed in winter as well as in summer, for celebrations as well as for sober occasions. Masala Chai represents warmth, bonding, comfort, nurturing and calm.