Chai spice, masala chai in dry form, is a fragrant, warming blend built around cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper, with nutmeg, fennel, or star anise in some house recipes. It carries the soul of Indian roadside chai: sweet spice, gentle heat, and a perfume that rises the moment it meets warm liquid or a wet granola base. In the Alchemy kitchen it is the powder you reach for when you want chai depth without adding liquid concentrate.