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Jaggery, Desi Sugar, or Honey — Which Sweetener Is Best for Your Chai?
Three of the most common chai sweeteners, tested back to back on my CGM. The results will change how you make your morning cup.
The debate about which traditional sweetener is "healthier" has been going on for generations. Jaggery fans, honey fans, and desi khand loyalists all have their reasons — but nobody was testing them on actual blood sugar curves.
I ran all three back to back with my Freestyle Libre 3 and the same cup of chai. The differences were real, and one sweetener clearly pulled ahead. If you drink chai every morning, this data is for you.
Watch the experiment below.