Spice in many chai mixes (8)

I believe the answer is:

cardamom

(Other definitions for cardamom that I've seen before include "Spice; a mad corm (anag.)" , "Roc, Madam, may become a herb" , "something spicy" , "Oriental spice; a mad corm (anagram)" , "Seeds used as spice" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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