The base: tea and milk
Every glass starts the way our story does: Assam leaves brewed strong, evaporated milk and cardamom. That is what makes karak thick, sweet and milky rather than a tea bag in hot water.
karak, explained by the cup
Karak, explained by the cup
Cha Cha Chai, pouring karak in Dubai since 2013, prices its karak as a short ladder: Karak Chai, Masala Karak and Ginger Karak at AED 14, the CCC Special Karak at AED 16 and Saffron Chai (Zafrani) at AED 20, dine-in. This guide explains what changes from one glass to the next and how to order it for 1 person, 10, an office or an event.
From the AED 14 glass to saffron, what is different in each cup, and the size to order for one person, a ten-cup tray, an office flask or an event station.
Menu prices as published on our menu, 10 October 2026; office and event orders ex 5% VAT.
Quick answers
- What is the difference between karak chai and masala karak?
- Karak chai is the plain one: strong, sweet and milky, at AED 14. Masala Karak is the same karak with a garam masala kick, also AED 14.
- What is in a CCC Special Karak?
- It is the house blend, where saffron meets masala, at AED 16. It sits between the AED 14 karaks and the AED 20 Saffron Chai (Zafrani), which is made with real saffron strands.
- How many cups are in a karak flask or tray?
- A 1L karak flask is about six cups and costs AED 40, a 1L saffron chai flask is AED 44, and an office karak tray is 10 cups from AED 250 with samosa pav extra. Office prices are before 5% VAT.
- How do I order karak for an event?
- A live karak and gahwa station starts from AED 900, before 5% VAT. Tell us the date, the venue in Dubai and the guest count, and we reply within one working day (Monday to Friday).
The ladder, glass by glass
| Glass | What sets it apart | AED |
|---|---|---|
| Karak Chai | The original: strong, sweet, milky | 14 |
| Masala Karak | Karak with a garam masala kick | 14 |
| Ginger Karak | Fresh ginger warmth in every sip | 14 |
| CCC Special Karak | The house blend: saffron meets masala | 16 |
| Saffron Chai (Zafrani) | Karak with real saffron strands | 20 |
The spice: masala or ginger
Masala Karak adds a garam masala kick and Ginger Karak adds fresh ginger warmth. Both are AED 14, so the choice is about mood: warming spice or a sharper ginger edge.
The saffron: house blend or the full strands
The CCC Special Karak, AED 16, is saffron meeting masala. Saffron Chai (Zafrani), AED 20, is karak elevated with real saffron strands. If you are new to karak, start with the plain Karak Chai and move up.
How to order, by the number of cups
| For | Order | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | A glass at an outlet, or on Talabat, Deliveroo, Noon Food or Keeta | AED 14–20 a glass |
| 10 people | Office karak tray, 10 cups (samosa pav extra) | from AED 250 |
| A meeting or an office | 1L karak flask, about 6 cups | AED 40 |
| An office, saffron | 1L saffron chai flask | AED 44 |
| An event | Live karak & gahwa station | from AED 900 |
The arithmetic, using the published prices: a tray from AED 250 for 10 cups is from AED 25 a cup, and a flask at AED 40 for about six cups is about AED 6.67 a cup. A tray is poured and ready for the meeting; a flask keeps karak steaming for hours.
Delivery in Dubai: AED 250 minimum per delivery, free delivery above AED 500, flat AED 40 below that. VAT tax invoice with every order. Everything we serve is halal.
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One more question
- Can I order a single karak for delivery?
- Yes. Order on Talabat, or search for Cha Cha Chai on Deliveroo, Noon Food and Keeta. Delivery prices vary slightly from the dine-in prices on this page.
Find an outlet in Dubai
Deira — Business Village
Business Village, Port Saeed, Deira, near Clock Tower.
Sheikh Zayed Road — Blue Tower
Blue Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, near Crowne Plaza.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai.
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