The Chai Box includes three organic spiced tea blends: Classic Chai (high caffeine black tea), South African Chai (caffeine-free red rooibos), and Maven Blend (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.
This 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.
Classic Chai is the Assam black tea version, the one with caffeine and backbone, built for milk and a full-boil simmer. South African Chai is the same warming spice over a naturally sweet rooibos base, the evening version when you still want the ritual without the buzz. Maven Blend is the modern wellness evolution: rooibos, coconut, and adaptogens (ashwagandha and holy basil), smooth and creamy before milk is added.
Three teas, three rituals. Open one tonight. Save the rest for the mornings when coffee feels like too much and water feels like too little.
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The Chai Box gift set with three loose leaf tea pouches: South African Chai, Chai, and Maven Blend, arranged with star anise on a cork surface, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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Chai Box gift set with loose leaf tea pouches in orange and black packaging, displayed with star anise and scattered tea leaves on a white surface, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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The Chai Box gift set with multiple loose leaf tea pouches displaying black and tan packaging with circular logo, arranged with steeped tea leaves on a marble surface, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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The Chai Box gift set featuring three loose leaf black teas: Maven Blend, Chai, and South African Chai in branded canisters, styled with star anise and loose tea leaves, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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The Chai Box gift set with three loose leaf tea pouches: South African Chai, Chai, and Maven Blend, arranged in a wooden box with star anise and greenery, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
A modern wellness chai. This caffeine-free coconut rooibos blend features adaptogens like Ashwagandha and Holy Basil to help you find balance and manage stress.
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All the warming spice of classic chai, without the caffeine. Smooth, earthy rooibos provides the perfect canvas for the traditional masala spices to shine in this cozy evening blend.
Ingredients: Organic Red Rooibos, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Cinnamon Bark, Organic Cardamom, Organic Cloves, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Star Anise.
Base and caffeine. Classic Chai is built on Assam black tea (high caffeine), bold and malty, the traditional morning cup. South African Chai uses red rooibos (caffeine-free), naturally sweet and earthy, same spice profile as the classic. Maven Blend is also rooibos-based (caffeine-free), but adds coconut and adaptogens (ashwagandha and holy basil) for a creamy, wellness-leaning chai. All three work as lattes.
How do I brew these as a chai latte?
Stovetop simmer is the traditional method and the one that extracts the most flavor. Combine 1 heaping teaspoon of leaves with 8 ounces of milk (dairy or oat) in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer, not a boil. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain into a mug. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired. The spices infuse directly into the milk fat, which is what makes a real chai latte taste richer than a tea-plus-milk.
Is this a good gift for someone who has never tried loose-leaf tea?
Yes, if they already like chai lattes from cafés. The flavor profile is familiar (spiced, warming, milk-friendly), but the quality is a step up from tea bags or café syrups. The set gives them three versions to try, so they can figure out which caffeine level and base suits their routine. Each tea has brewing instructions on the individual product pages.
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