Apothecary Chai Tea

• Darjeeling black tea base provides a smooth, slightly fruity backbone that lets the spice profile develop naturally
• Six whole spices—cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fennel seed, black peppercorn, and nutmeg—blended in deliberate proportions to avoid overwhelming heat
• No artificial flavors or essence oils, only real spice aromatics
• Versatile preparation: steep traditionally, simmer in milk for a chai tea latte experience, or brew cold
• Complex enough for a single infusion, rewarding both casual tea drinkers and spiced tea enthusiasts

Apothecary Teas engineered this loose leaf blend to capture the soul of Indian masala chai without the harshness that ruins many commercial versions. Cinnamon and clove arrive first with genuine warmth, but cardamom steps in with floral brightness to keep the blend from feeling suffocating. Underneath, fennel seed whispers subtle sweetness, black peppercorn adds quiet piquancy, and nutmeg anchors everything with earthy grounding. The Darjeeling black tea absorbs these spices into its structure, letting each note breathe independently rather than blur together.

The outcome is a chai that works equally well as a morning ritual or evening comfort—especially when you pour it into warm milk and add sweetness to create that fuller, more indulgent chai tea latte sensation.

Does Apothecary Chai tea have caffeine in it? Yes. Since this loose leaf blend is built on Darjeeling black tea, it contains caffeine naturally—roughly 50 milligrams per 8-ounce cup. This makes it a smart choice for daytime sipping when you want flavor depth paired with a gentle energy boost.

How do I make Apothecary Chai tea at home? Measure one teaspoon of this loose leaf blend into 8 ounces of water heated between 195–205°F, then steep for 4–5 minutes. To create a chai tea latte, brew double strength and pour into warm milk with your favorite sweetener. For a richer, more traditional result, simmer the leaves directly in milk on the stove.

What are the chai tea benefits of this blend? The individual spices in Apothecary Chai Tea—especially cinnamon, cardamom, and clove—have held significance in traditional wellness approaches for centuries. Combined with the natural antioxidants from black tea, this blend delivers both satisfying flavor and the botanical qualities that chai lovers have valued across generations.

• Format: Loose leaf tea
• Tea type: Darjeeling black tea with whole spices
• Spices included: Cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fennel seed, black peppercorn, nutmeg
• Caffeine content: Approximately 50 mg per 8-ounce serving
• Brewing temperature: 195–205°F
• Steep time: 4–5 minutes
• Best prepared: Hot steep, milk-based latte, or cold brew

Ingredients: Darjeeling Black Tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper.