[kazinator]

> Everyone

I suspect that if we venture into the streets of an American city and interview random passers-by, fewer than 10% will know that "chai" is a word that already means "tea".

[eindiran]

Right, but they will know what "chai tea" refers to, ie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masala_chai

[kazinator]

Masala chai works for me; it nicely distinguishes it from Earl Grey chai, rose hip chai, or camomile chai.