How to Use chai in a Sentence

chai

noun
  • The scent of coffee or chai might linger.
    — Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Like me, my mother-in-law is a huge chai fan.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • This gives the tea a light chai flavor which is great over ice.
    — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 13 June 2018
  • For Ali, the market was more than a place to sell chai.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
  • It is retailed at the market and is the house chai drink.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The chai menu is split into two sections with eight drinks each.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Serve over ice or in coffee, hot chocolate, or chai.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Strain chai mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Adeni chai, which purports to be tea but tastes of sweet smoke and nutmeg.
    — New York Times, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Place the tea strainer over the mouth of a teapot, and pour the chai into it.
    — Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, 13 Sep. 2017
  • Add chai tea bag; cover and let steep 5 minutes.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The end result is a light, airy chai that’s equally good hot as it is iced.
    — Maryam Ghaznavi, Saveur, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Masala chai tea is mixed with hot milk, rum, fernet, and a dash of honey.
    — Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Stay safe with this faux candle that has a hint of cinnamon chai.
    — Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Many people blend both coffee and chai into their day or week.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • It's known for its comforting chai and naan that is baked to order.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Cloves are often used to add flavor to curries, meats, and chai tea.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
  • Also the momos, little dumplings made by hand, and the just-right chai.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • But among the dozens of blends, chai stands out with its unique and powerful flavor.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
  • This drink has vanilla chai and raspberry syrup.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And our tester thought the smell was quite strong and unique, like cloves or chai tea, which might or might not be to your taste.
    — Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Marei says to think of a dirty chai latte, which is chai tea with an extra shot of espresso.
    — Bradley Zint, latimes.com, 27 June 2019
  • Add a splash into your coffee or chai tea to make a chocolate milk latte.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Then, add the chai—a few chai tea bags steeping in the cider makes a super quick and simple drink.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This drink combines chai syrup with Protein Milk.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Some add citrus or green, black, or masala chai tea leaves to it, while others enjoy it straight up.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Once mixed with milk and sugar, as it’s often served, masala chai is sweet, spicy, and ultra creamy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The flavor is comforting, yet potent — kind of like chai on steroids.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Some examples are cold brew cream, spicy Thai coconut and chai filled maple glaze.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2023
  • Is there anything more soothing than a hot cup of cocoa or a mug of chai on a chilly winter day?
    — Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026

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