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Chai (Milk Tea)

चाय · టీ / చాయ్

Indian milk tea with sugar. The GI depends heavily on sugar added — without sugar it has minimal glycemic impact.

60
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
60
Glycemic Index
6
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
80
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)

Nutrition per Serving

12g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
3g
Protein
2.5g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

☕BeveragesNorth IndianSouth IndianBengaliGujarativegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Drink without sugar or with stevia for near-zero GI. Adding ginger, cardamom, or cinnamon provides flavor without sugar.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Green Tea (Plain)

ग्रीन टी · గ్రీన్ టీ

Unsweetened brewed green tea leaves. Very low GI with virtually no carbohydrates; rich in antioxidants.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 02 kcal1 cup (about 240ml)

Buttermilk (Chaas)

छाछ · మజ్జిగ

Diluted curd with salt, cumin, and coriander. Virtually zero glycemic impact and great for digestion.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+1
GL 140 kcal1 glass