January 19, 2024: Masala Chai has been named the second-best non-alcoholic beverage in the world for 2023 by TasteAtlas, a popular food and travel guide of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants from around the world.

Masala Chai is a popular beverage throughout South Asia, originating in the early modern Indian subcontinent. Chai is made by brewing black tea in milk and water and then sweetening with sugar. Adding aromatic herbs and spices creates masala chai, although chai is often prepared unspiced.