{"title":"Spiced \u0026 Cozy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe warmth that starts inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove: these are the spices that have heated kitchens and comforted bodies for thousands of years. Our Spiced \u0026amp; Cozy collection brings that ancestral warmth to your cup. Every blend uses whole, organic spices that we crush ourselves, never flavor extracts ordustings. The result is a cup that warms from the first sip and lingers long after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpices do more than taste good. They stimulate circulation, support digestion, and turn an ordinary afternoon into something restorative. A pot of Chai on a rainy morning. Turmeric Spice simmered with milk for Golden Milk. Orange Spice after a heavy meal. These are the teas that feel like putting on your favorite sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these blends love heat. Boiling water releases the oils in the spices. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes, or simmer on the stovetop if you want to make a traditional masala chai or latte. Add milk, honey, or a pinch of black pepper to turmeric blends to boost absorption. The spices are robust enough to handle it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love warming spice, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chai-teas\" title=\"Chai Teas\"\u003eChai Teas\u003c\/a\u003e are the natural next cup, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fall-collection\" title=\"Fall Collection\"\u003eFall Collection\u003c\/a\u003e leans into the same cozy mood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-worries","title":"No Worries","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA warm, grounding cup for the end of a long day.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree botanicals built around comfort. \u003cstrong\u003eKava root\u003c\/strong\u003e has been shared for centuries in Pacific Island tradition, sipped slowly as a ceremonial drink for calm, unhurried gatherings. \u003cstrong\u003eHoly basil and oatstraw\u003c\/strong\u003e are herbs long enjoyed in Ayurvedic and European traditions, woven in here for their soft, earthy sweetness. \u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon, orange peel, and warming spices\u003c\/strong\u003e round the cup out. The result is a warm, settling ritual for the moment you shift out of a busy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for winding down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine-free and gently spiced, this is a cup for the transition hours. Oatstraw and wood betony have long, quiet histories in European herbalism as companions for a busy mind, and kava has been part of Pacific Island ritual for generations, traditionally enjoyed to promote a sense of calm while staying clear-headed. Pour it when you need to slow down but still have dinner to make and people to show up for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink hot. Use it to mark the shift between work and home, or as the cup that quiets the open tabs in your mind on a high-stress afternoon. Best in the late afternoon or early evening. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\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":47256157782338,"sku":"SQ4959175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256157815106,"sku":"SQ4959176","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/no-worries-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"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":"turmeric-spice","title":"Turmeric Spice","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe golden milk blend that makes turmeric drinkable.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric root, South African honeybush (a sweeter cousin of rooibos), coconut flakes, orange peel, cinnamon bark, cardamom, ginger root, and nutmeg. The earthy bitterness of raw turmeric gets softened by the natural sweetness of honeybush and rounded by coconut fat. The chai spices bridge the two. The cup drinks warm, creamy, golden. Built to be a latte, but it holds up straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the coconut matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric that gives the root its golden color and its reputation in herbalism, is fat-soluble. That means it needs fat to move through the digestive tract and into the bloodstream. The coconut flakes in this blend provide that fat, which is why traditional golden milk recipes in Indian and Ayurvedic wellness practices always include milk or ghee. The fat also tames the bitterness and turns the cup creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honeybush base.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneybush grows in the same coastal fynbos regions of South Africa as rooibos, but it reads sweeter and rounder in the cup. The plant gets its name from the honey-scented flowers it produces during bloom season. In the dried leaf, that sweetness comes through as a soft, maple-like undertone that holds the spices together without needing added sugar. Naturally caffeine-free, like rooibos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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