If you’ve ever walked into a cafe & ordered a chai tea latte, you might be surprised to learn that you’ve actually just ordered a tea tea latte! The word chai simply means tea in Hindi.
So what are you actually sipping?
At its heart, chai is a much-loved Indian family tradition. A beautifully spiced black tea, gently brewed with milk into a rich, warming drink that's as comforting as it is flavourful.
One of the things we love most about chai is that there's no single "right" recipe. Every family has their own special blend, created using the spices they have to hand & lovingly passed down through generations. It's a drink with endless variations, & that's part of the magic.
At Bird & Blend, we've created our own carefully crafted chai blends using high quality tea & fragrant spices to celebrate the tradition in our own way.
What’s in a Chai blend?
Every great chai starts with two key ingredients: a bold tea base and a carefully balanced blend of warming spices.
Our Classic Chai is made with:
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Tea base: Assam Black Tea & Rwandan Black Tea for a rich, full bodied brew with a natural caffeine kick.
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Warming spices: Cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, black pepper, cloves & coriander seeds.
Together, these ingredients create the bold, aromatic flavour & comforting warmth that chai lovers know & love.
Ready to brew your own?
Whether you're after a classic spiced chai or a naturally caffeine-free alternative like our rooibos based Gingerbread Chai, there's a blend to suit every kind of tea drinker.
Fancy recreating your favourite café-style chai at home? Take a look at our favourite chai latte recipes & get brewing.
