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What Is Chai—and Is It Good for You?

The building blocks of masala chai have some pretty solid health benefits. Black tea is rich in powerful health-promoting antioxidants called polyphenols, says Shailee Saran Varanasi, MS, RDN, an adjunct health and nutrition instructor at Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo. These compounds have been linked to a reduced risk of health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.…