Alpesh Patel
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Nutmeg
जायफल (Jayfal)
Myristica fragrans
📍 Origin: India
Warm, aromatic nutmeg (jayfal) — adding a sweet, woody depth and natural warmth to our premium chai blends.
In Our Chai
Nutmeg in chai (jayfal) adds a warm, slightly sweet depth — a signature Ayurvedic spice in premium chai patti blends.
Nutmeg adds a warm, slightly sweet complexity to chai that no other spice can replicate. We use it sparingly — a little nutmeg goes a long way — to add depth without heaviness.
In our Flavourful Chai, Delightful Chai, and Calcutta Street CTC Chai, nutmeg works alongside cardamom and other spices to create a layered, aromatic experience.
You can taste Nutmeg in our hand-blended chai range — try it in Flavourful Chai, Delightful Chai, and Calcutta Street CTC Chai. Each blend pairs Nutmeg with carefully balanced complementary spices.
Learn more about the science of Nutmeg — known botanically as Myristica fragrans in the Wikipedia entry on Nutmeg, which covers its history, botanical classification, and traditional uses.
Did you know?
Nutmeg and mace come from the same fruit — nutmeg is the seed, while mace is the lacy red covering around it. Both are used in Indian chai for their warm, aromatic properties.
