Frequently Asked Questions
We work with the best tea estates around the world to ensure we are sourcing the most premium teas. The majority of our teas are from Assam, India, a region famous for bright, full-bodied black teas.
CTC stands for “crush, tear, curl” and it is an automated manufacturing process of tea which produces a very strong flavor. Kia CTC teas produce a rich deep red color when they are brewed.
Fine Supreme Blend is a special blend created for the Ethnic Market in the US. This is available in Loose Teas and Tea Bag Format.
This is a special blend created for the Persian Ethnic Market with a good size GFBOP , with good bloom and good tips.
This special blend created for the Persian Ethnic Market with a mix of TGFOP blends.
Orange Pekoe is a fine grade of black tea which delivers a deliciously rich, smooth taste for you to enjoy everyday.
We carry loose tea, tea bags, and instant chais. To make chai the traditional way, use our loose teas. For something more convenient, try our tea bags. To enjoy an authentic cup of chai on-the-go, try our Instant Kadak Chai.
Generally you will find that loose teas, such as our Kia Kadak Chai , will produce a stronger cup of tea depending on the amount of tea that is used. However, our Kia tea bags have been created to include more tea in each tea bag, and thus will brew a strong cup of tea similar to that of loose tea.
Kia Teas are made with the finest, natural and authentic spices and ingredients. We do not add artificial flavors to our Kia teas and we feel this offers the best and true flavor tea that can be enjoyed everyday.
The amount of caffeine in a cup of tea varies tremendously, depending on the variety of tea and the brewing time. In lab tests, we found that Kia Chai blends (Ginger, Cardamom, and Masala which are usually 2.3g servings) contain 67 to 78 milligrams of caffeine. Kia Loose Leaf teas (2.8 gram serving) contain 118 milligrams of caffeine. A strong cup of black coffee has about 120 milligrams of caffeine.
We do have decaffeinated teas. Kindly connect us on www.kiabeverages.com
Chai is the generic word for tea in India. It’s the Indian preparation of tea using brewed black tea with milk, sugar and spices.
In India, the word “masala” is used to describe any mixture of spices. Masala Chai is tea with spices, typically ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, fennel, star anise, lemongrass, and sometimes even turmeric.
Yes, you can make chai without milk, though the traditional method does use milk. You can also make chai using non-dairy alternatives to milk, such as soy milk or almond milk.