Numerous medical journals laud the many health benefits of green tea. Top quality high grown green teas – the type of base tea in this chai (and for that matter – black tea as well) contains a significant number of polyphenols which are anti-oxidants, elements known to inhibit various types of cancers. Additionally recent research is also seeing a positive correlation between the consumption of tea and the lower incidence of heart disease. Another added benefit of chai is that the chai is prepared with milk – a great source of calcium and other essential nutrients.