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Organic Rooibos Tea | Spiced & Creamy | Caffeine-Free

Organic Maven Blend Rooibos Chai

Blended in Oregon Spicy Sweet

A caffeine-free rooibos chai built with adaptogens: ashwagandha for steady calm, holy basil for clarity, warming spices for the bite. The chai that winds you down without putting you to sleep.

Ingredients: Organic Ginger Root, Organic Red Rooibos, Organic Cardamom, Organic Cinnamon Bark, Organic Cloves, Organic Holy Basil, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Star Anise, Organic Coconut Flakes, Organic Ashwagandha Root, Organic Açaí Berry Powder, Organic Coconut Essence.

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About Maven Blend

The adaptogen chai built for steady calm with full warmth.

Red 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. The adaptogens work underneath: ashwagandha for steadying the nervous system, holy basil for mental clarity. 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.

Why adaptogens in a chai.

Traditional masala chai was built to wake you up: black tea for caffeine, spices to stimulate digestion. This reverses the logic. The rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, so the cup settles instead of stimulates. Ashwagandha has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years as a "Rasayana," an herb believed to promote longevity and vitality by supporting the body's stress response. Holy basil, called "Tulsi" in Sanskrit, is considered a sacred plant in Hindu tradition and has been used as a daily tonic for mental clarity and emotional balance. Both are classified as adaptogens in modern herbalism, meaning they support the body's ability to handle stress without sedating or stimulating.

The coconut element.

Organic 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.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Warm and inviting. Cinnamon and ginger lead, with toasted coconut underneath and a faint sweetness from the rooibos.

In the cup: Spicy up front. Ginger heat, cinnamon warmth, then the earthy sweetness of rooibos. The coconut rounds the middle, the açaí adds a berry edge at the end.

With milk: The coconut and rooibos integrate with dairy or oat milk to produce a naturally creamy, dessert-like latte. The spices stay present but soften.

Why You'll Love It

Ashwagandha Root, the adaptogen: Withania somnifera has over 3,000 years of recorded use in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is classified as a "Rasayana," a category of herbs believed to promote vitality and longevity. Modern herbalism uses the term "adaptogen" to describe plants that support the body's stress response without sedating or stimulating. Ashwagandha has an earthy, slightly bitter flavor that grounds the sweeter spices.

Holy Basil (Tulsi), the clarifying herb: Ocimum sanctum is considered a sacred plant in Hindu tradition, where it has been used as a daily tonic for mental clarity and emotional balance for thousands of years. The name "Tulsi" translates roughly to "the incomparable one." It has a slightly peppery, clove-like flavor that integrates naturally with the chai spices.

Rooibos, the caffeine-free base: Red rooibos from the Cederberg region of South Africa. Naturally sweet, with honey and vanilla notes. The oxidized version (red rooibos, not green) has a fuller body that holds up under milk and spices. Caffeine-free by nature, not by processing.

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What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Cochin, India & Shandong, China

Red Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Kerala, India & Guatemala

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum

Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Cloves

Syzygium aromaticum

Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Uttar Pradesh, India

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Banda Islands, Indonesia & Grenada

Star Anise

Illicium verum

Guangxi, China & Vietnam

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Sri Lanka & Philippines

Ashwagandha Root

Withania somnifera

Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh, India

Açaí Berry Powder

Euterpe oleracea

Amazon Basin, Brazil

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Warming and peppery, long used to settle the stomach after a meal.

In the cup

Ginger is the spicy underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant, used fresh, dried, or crystallized. It brings sharp, warming heat and a touch of natural sweetness. Ginger has been a digestive staple across Indian, Chinese, and Western traditions for thousands of years, most often as the cup after a heavy meal.

Traditionally grown in Cochin, India & Shandong, China

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Red Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

South Africa's red bush tea, naturally sweet and caffeine-free.

In the cup

Rooibos, or red bush, grows only in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, where it is harvested and oxidized to a deep red. The cup is smooth, naturally sweet, and a little nutty, with no caffeine and a soft, round body. It makes a comforting everyday cup and a versatile base for caffeine-free blends.

Traditionally grown in Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

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Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Floral and warming, long used to freshen the breath and spice a chai.

In the cup

Cardamom is the seed pod of a plant in the ginger family, picked green and dried whole. Crack one open and the aroma is floral, piney, and a little citrusy, complex in a way few spices match. It is the signature note of South Asian chai, and the pods are chewed after a meal to freshen the breath.

Traditionally grown in Kerala, India & Guatemala

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Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum

Sweet, woody warmth with a natural sweetness, no sugar needed.

In the cup

Cinnamon is the inner bark of a tropical tree, peeled and dried until it curls into quills. Ceylon cinnamon, the kind from Sri Lanka, is delicate and sweet rather than fiery. It brings cozy, woody warmth to chai and spiced blends, plus a natural sweetness that lets you reach for less sugar.

Traditionally grown in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

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Cloves

Syzygium aromaticum

Intense, sweet-spicy warmth. A little goes a long way.

In the cup

Cloves are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen, picked before they open. They carry one of the most intense flavors in the spice rack, sweet, warm, and almost tingly, thanks to their natural oils. A clove or two deepens a chai or a holiday blend. They have also long been chewed to freshen the breath.

Traditionally grown in Maluku Islands, Indonesia

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Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi, the sacred herb of India, peppery-sweet and steadying.

In the cup

Holy basil, known as tulsi, is a revered plant in India, grown in courtyards and central to daily ritual. Its flavor is warm and peppery with a clove-like sweetness, more savory than the basil on a pizza. A celebrated adaptogen in Ayurveda, tulsi is traditionally used to help the body find calm and balance.

Traditionally grown in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Warm, sweet, and nutty, the spice of cozy seasons.

In the cup

Nutmeg is the seed of a tropical evergreen, grated for its warm, sweet, slightly nutty spice. Once so prized that wars were fought over the islands that grew it, today it is the comfort note in eggnog, baked goods, and spiced tea. A little brings depth and a cozy, holiday warmth to a chai or dessert blend.

Traditionally grown in Banda Islands, Indonesia & Grenada

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Star Anise

Illicium verum

A star-shaped pod with bold, sweet licorice warmth.

In the cup

Star anise is the striking eight-pointed seed pod of an evergreen tree, named for its shape and prized for its bold, sweet, licorice-like flavor. A single pod perfumes a whole pot. Essential to Chinese five-spice and to a proper chai, it brings a warming, aromatic depth that lingers on the finish.

Traditionally grown in Guangxi, China & Vietnam

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Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Sweet, creamy, and tropical, the flavor that softens a bold blend.

In the cup

Coconut brings a sweet, creamy, tropical note to tea, whether as toasted flakes or a touch of natural flavor. It rounds out spicy chais and bright fruit blends, adding body and a smooth, dessert-like finish. Grown across the tropics, from the groves of Sri Lanka to the Philippines.

Traditionally grown in Sri Lanka & Philippines

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Ashwagandha Root

Withania somnifera

An earthy Ayurvedic root, long used to help the body handle stress.

In the cup

Ashwagandha is a woody root that has anchored Ayurvedic practice in India for thousands of years. Its flavor is earthy and bittersweet, best balanced by warm spices. It is a classic adaptogen, traditionally used to help the body steady itself under stress, and a natural fit for calm and balance blends.

Traditionally grown in Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh, India

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Açaí Berry Powder

Euterpe oleracea

Tart, berry-rich, and loaded with the antioxidants açaí is known for.

In the cup

Açaí is a small purple berry from a palm that grows wild along the Amazon, freeze-dried and ground into a deep-violet powder. It brings an earthy, bittersweet berry flavor and a rich color to a blend. Açaí earned its global following for its antioxidant content, and a little adds both depth and a vivid pour.

Traditionally grown in Amazon Basin, Brazil

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Maven Blend Rooibos Chai

Steep steady. Sip calm.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
7 min
Steep Time
Re-Steep · Up to 1×
Steep 7 minutes at full boil to extract the adaptogens and fully open the spices. The rooibos base can handle the heat without going bitter. Add milk for a golden-latte effect, or sip straight for the full spice character.
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

Golden Milk Latte
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Strain. Top with 6 ounces of steamed oat or whole milk and a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup. The coconut in the blend integrates with the milk to produce a naturally creamy latte. The result tastes like a dessert but functions like a tonic.

Iced Coconut Chai
Cold-brew 2 teaspoons in 16 ounces of cold water for 10 to 12 hours in the fridge. Strain. Pour over ice. Top with a splash of coconut milk and a squeeze of lime. The cold extraction keeps the spices bright and drops the earthy undertone of the ashwagandha. Drinks like a spiced horchata.

Chai Oatmeal
Grind 1 tablespoon of leaves into a fine powder in a spice grinder. Stir the powder into oatmeal while cooking, or fold into overnight oats with a splash of almond milk and a drizzle of honey. The spices infuse the oats, the coconut flakes add texture, and the adaptogens work their way into the breakfast ritual.

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Your Questions About Maven Blend, Answered.

What do the adaptogens actually do?

Adaptogens are a category of plants in modern herbalism that support the body's ability to handle stress. Ashwagandha and holy basil both fall into this category. In Ayurvedic tradition, ashwagandha is considered a "Rasayana," used to promote vitality and steadiness. Holy basil has been a daily tonic in Hindu tradition for thousands of years, used to support mental clarity and emotional balance. These are informational traditions, not medical claims. If you have specific health concerns, consult a qualified practitioner.

Can I drink this before bed?

Yes. The rooibos base is naturally caffeine-free, and the warming spices don't stimulate the way black tea does. Ashwagandha is traditionally used in the evening in Ayurvedic practice, as it supports the body's ability to settle. Many customers brew this as an after-dinner cup or a pre-bed latte. The spices warm without wiring.

Does it taste earthy like most adaptogens?

The ashwagandha does add an earthy undertone, but the chai spices (ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) and the coconut cover it. The rooibos base is naturally sweet, with honey and vanilla notes, which balances the earthy edge. The cup reads as a creamy, spiced chai first, with the adaptogens working underneath rather than dominating the flavor.