Karak tea (also called masala chai) is An Indian tea, which is unique, and tasty because of its strong flavor and its beautiful caramel color. It’s become very common and popular in the Middle East especially in Saudi Arabia due to the global trade. “Karak chai, or masala chai, roughly translates to ‘strong tea’ and is a South Asian hot beverage made from a blend of black tea, milk, sugar and cardamom.