Chaga Spice Chai
| Flavor Notes | Chai Spice · Chaga · Vanilla |
| Aroma & Taste | Earthy & Warming |
| Steep Instructions | Steep 5 min at 195°F |
For the person who wants their chai with a little more depth. This is the cup for cold mornings, slow afternoons, or anyone curious about functional mushrooms without committing to a straight mushroom tea. | |
A warming chai that pairs bold Assam black tea with earthy chaga mushroom, warming cinnamon and ginger, and a gentle finish of French vanilla. Grounding and cozy, this is the chai for slow mornings and the kind of afternoon that calls for something a little more medicinal.
Why We Carry This
Chaga is one of the most prized functional mushrooms in herbal tradition, long used in parts of Northern and Eastern Europe for its earthy, slightly bitter character and its place in everyday wellness rituals. We paired it with a classic chai spice blend, since cinnamon, ginger and cardamom have always had a natural affinity for anything earthy and warming.
The result is a chai that reads as comforting first and functional second. Chaga brings a subtle, woodsy depth that rounds out the brightness of the spices instead of fighting with them, and the French vanilla note at the finish keeps the whole cup from ever feeling medicinal. Sourced and blended through our partner roaster, Temecula Coffee Roasters in California, and packed fresh to order.
Flavor Profile
- Bold black tea base — full-bodied Assam gives this chai real backbone
- Warming spice — cinnamon, ginger and cardamom in classic chai proportions
- Earthy chaga depth — a subtle, woodsy undertone, not overpowering
- Smooth vanilla finish — rounds out the spice without adding sweetness
- Full-bodied, warming cup — built for cold mornings and slow afternoons
Ingredients
Assam Black Tea, Chaga Mushroom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Natural and Artificial French Vanilla Flavoring, Cardamom.
Statement of identity: Loose Leaf Flavored Tea.
Yield: ~30–35 cups per 3oz bag.
How to Brew
Loose Leaf (Recommended) — Use 3g (about 1 heaping teaspoon) per 12oz cup. Steep at 195°F for 5 minutes. The longer steep draws out the full spice profile and lets the chaga's earthiness come through.
Chai Latte — Steep double-strength, then combine with steamed milk or a milk alternative. The spice and vanilla hold up beautifully against dairy or oat milk.
Iced Chaga Chai — Brew double-strength, cool, and pour over ice. The spice stays bright and the chaga's earthiness is less pronounced served cold, making this a lighter, more refreshing version of the hot cup.
Best For
- Chai drinkers who want something a little deeper and more grounding than a standard spice blend
- Functional tea curious — an easy, approachable way to try chaga without committing to a straight mushroom tea
- Cold mornings — warming spice and a full-bodied base built for the coldest part of the year
- Evening wind-down — caffeinated but mellow enough for an early-evening cup
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this taste like mushrooms?
Not really — chaga is earthy and woodsy rather than "mushroomy." In this blend it reads as a deeper, warmer note underneath the chai spice, not a dominant flavor.
Is this caffeinated?
Yes — the Assam black tea base means this chai carries real caffeine, similar to a standard black tea.
Is the vanilla flavoring natural?
It's a blend of natural and artificial French vanilla flavoring, used in a light touch to round out the spice at the finish.
How is this different from a regular chai?
The chaga mushroom adds a subtle earthy depth you won't find in a standard chai blend, while keeping all the warming spice character you'd expect.
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