# Ginger Chai Recipes This Authentic Indian Tea is Made With Milk and Cardamom By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-chai References: [vegrecipesofindia](http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/ginger-tea-indian-ginger-tea-with-milk/) This authentic ginger chai recipe is inspired by [traditional Indian teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chai-box). The hot beverage is infused with water, black tea leaves and fresh ginger ingredients along with crushed or powdered cardamom. This ginger chai recipe is fresher than coffee shop tea brews and is also infused with cashew milk or soy milk, depending on preference. When it comes to sweetener, the [organic tea blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethically-sourced-teas) features organic cane sugar that replaces caloric alternatives. Inspired by traditional, Indian teas, this DIY ginger chai recipe is healthy and delicious, boasting a mild taste and a palette of fresh and organic ingredients. This Asian-influenced beverage references a cultural recipe and is inexpensive and easy for tea lovers to re-create at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Authentic Ginger Chai:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of ready-to-drink authentic ginger chai beverages for convenience stores and cafes. - **DIY Tea Blends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of DIY tea blend kits that allow consumers to create their own unique flavors at home. - **Health-conscious Tea Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of ginger chai tea bags that use organic cane sugar substitutes to cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a brand of artisanal ginger chai beverages and target specialty markets like health food stores and coffee shops. - **Home Cooking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of ginger chai recipe kits that provide consumers with pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making their own authentic tea at home. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with health and wellness brands to create a line of ginger chai-infused health drinks that combine the benefits of herbal ingredients with the traditional flavors of ginger chai. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caffeine-Free Chai Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-chai-mix.md) - [Modernized Masala Chai Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-chai-blends.md) - [Authentic Masala Chai Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-masala-chai.md) - [Romantic Chai Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-chai.md) - [Dairy-Free Spiced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cha.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chai Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-hummingbird-chai.md) - [Masala Chai Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-chai-concentrate.md) - [Mindful Mushroom-Infused Chai Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirtea-chai.md) - [Ginger Whole Leaf Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-whole-leaf-tea.md)