{"title":"Chai Teas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Spice Stall, In Your Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm hands, warm hearts. Our Organic Chai collection is a tribute to the bustling tea stalls of India and the quiet kitchens of Oregon. We blend robust, malty black teas with whole, crushed spices, never \"flavor dust\", to create a cup that is bold, spicy, and deeply comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Spices, Real Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chai\" simply means tea, but \u003cstrong\u003eMasala Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e is an experience. We use large chunks of organic ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves to ensure the essential oils remain intact until you brew. The result is a potent, aromatic spice kick that warms you from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an authentic experience, simmer your loose leaf chai on the stove with milk and honey for 5-10 minutes. This slow heat releases the full depth of the spices, creating a rich, creamy, coffee-shop style latte right at home. Prefer it simple? It steeps beautifully in a mug, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai starts with black tea, so if you love the base, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-teas\" title=\"Black Teas\"\u003eBlack Teas\u003c\/a\u003e. For more warmth without the kick, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spiced-cozy\" title=\"Spiced \u0026amp; Cozy\"\u003eSpiced \u0026amp; Cozy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chai","title":"Chai","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Chai made for milk, honey, and a slow simmer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Assam black tea from Northeast India, blended with whole ginger root, cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise. The spices are whole, not ground, which means the essential oils stay intact until the simmer releases them. The result is a golden, creamy cup with real ginger heat, cinnamon sweetness, and the malt-forward body of Assam. No concentrate. No sugar. You control the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the stovetop matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasala Chai is a decoction, not an infusion. The traditional method simmers the tea and spices in milk and water together, which extracts the fat-soluble compounds in the spices that hot water alone leaves behind. The milk fat carries the cardamom and cinnamon oils. The slow heat softens the ginger bite. The honey integrates as it dissolves. A 10-minute stovetop simmer produces a different drink than a 5-minute steep, richer and rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe quick version still works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort on time, steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain. Add honey or maple syrup. Top with steamed oat milk or whole milk. It won't have the full depth of the simmered version, but it still delivers the ginger-forward warmth and the spice complexity. A 7-minute Chai latte that tastes closer to the real thing than any café syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256169316674,"sku":"SQ7778728","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256169349442,"sku":"SQ7778729","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":47256169382210,"sku":"SQ7778730","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chai-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851322"},{"product_id":"south-african-chai","title":"South African Chai","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe chai for people who want the spice without the jitters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic red rooibos from South Africa, blended with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise. The rooibos reads earthy and sweet, with a vanilla-like note that softens the heat from the spices. The body is thick enough to hold up under milk. The spices are traditional masala chai proportions: ginger and cardamom lead, cloves and cinnamon round it out. The cup tastes like a spicy dessert before you add anything to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos grows wild in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, where the dry, sandy soil and high altitude create the conditions the plant needs. The red variety oxidizes like black tea, which is what gives it the body and sweetness that make it work as a chai base. Most herbal teas are too delicate for masala spices; rooibos is the exception. The mouthfeel mimics black tea without the caffeine, which is why it holds the same ritual space as a traditional chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep it long, add milk, sip it slow. The after-dinner cup that lets you wind down without the caffeine window staying open past bedtime. Warm, spicy, grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256436506946,"sku":"SQ4500599","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256436539714,"sku":"SQ4500600","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":47320640487746,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/south-african-chai-loose-leaf-rooibos-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"maven-blend","title":"Maven Blend","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe adaptogen chai built for steady calm with full warmth.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed rooibos from South Africa, blended with ashwagandha root, holy basil, warming chai spices, and coconut flakes. The caffeine-free base gives you the full-bodied sweetness of traditional rooibos. Ashwagandha and holy basil are the adaptogens, herbs traditionally enjoyed to help you feel grounded. The ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves deliver the heat and complexity of a masala chai. The coconut ties it together with a creamy, slightly sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy adaptogens in a chai.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional masala chai was built to wake you up: black tea for caffeine, spices to warm the palate. This reverses the logic. The rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, so the cup settles instead of stimulates. Ashwagandha has more than 3,000 years of use in Ayurvedic tradition, where it is known as a \"Rasayana,\" a class of herbs long prized for vitality. Holy basil, called \"Tulsi\" in Sanskrit, is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition, traditionally enjoyed as a daily tonic. Modern herbalism calls both adaptogens, a word for herbs traditionally enjoyed to help the body meet everyday stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe coconut element.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic coconut flakes and a touch of coconut essence give the cup a natural creaminess before milk is added. Fat-soluble compounds in the spices (particularly the volatile oils in cinnamon and cardamom) dissolve better in the presence of fat, which is why coconut amplifies the chai character. The açaí berry powder adds a subtle berry tartness that keeps the sweetness from going one-note. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains ashwagandha, a plant in the nightshade family. Not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing. If you take medication or are sensitive to nightshades, consult your healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256400200002,"sku":"SQ8710488","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256400232770,"sku":"SQ8710489","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/maven-blend-loose-leaf-rooibos-ybtco.webp?v=1779851322"},{"product_id":"chai-box","title":"Chai Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThree spiced teas, three paths into warmth.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chai Box includes three organic spiced tea blends: \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e (high caffeine black tea), \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e (caffeine-free red rooibos), and \u003cstrong\u003eMaven Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e (caffeine-free rooibos with adaptogens). Three teas, three caffeine levels, three moments in the day. All built on the same warming-spice foundation that chai has carried for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the gift for the person who already loves chai and wants to see what else the tradition holds. The friend who orders a chai latte everywhere and wonders what the real thing tastes like. The coworker who keeps a spice cabinet the way other people keep a bar cart. The chai drinker who is ready to brew it at home, steep it strong, and taste the difference between ginger-forward and cardamom-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Assam black tea version, the one with caffeine and backbone, built for milk and a full-boil simmer. \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e is the same warming spice over a naturally sweet rooibos base, the evening version when you still want the ritual without the buzz. \u003cstrong\u003eMaven Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is the modern wellness evolution: rooibos, coconut, and adaptogens (ashwagandha and holy basil), smooth and creamy before milk is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree teas, three rituals. Open one tonight. Save the rest for the mornings when coffee feels like too much and water feels like too little.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51070057611586,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chai-contents-laid-out-4-ybtco.webp?v=1779851436"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/collections\/chai-teas-1-ybtco.webp?v=1779853129","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/collections\/chai-teas.oembed","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}