Signature Blend

Maharaja Spicy Chai

Signature Chai Recipe with Stoneground Spices

$17.00 USD

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Size Tin - 2.5 oz Refill Bag 8 oz

Maharaja means king of kings, and this is the cup built to be worth pouring for one. Ten spices stacked deep: black tea and ginger hold the backbone, star anise and allspice add depth, Tellicherry black peppercorn brings a warm bite, and real vanilla beans smooth it all out. Brew it on the stovetop with milk and a sweetener for a bold, aromatic cup with a long finish.

With ten spices, the ratio is the whole game, and it is the part that takes years to settle. This one comes pre-balanced with whole spices, ground and mixed fresh in small batches in Portland, so the vanilla and star anise carry through the pepper and clove instead of getting lost.

Blend: black tea, ginger, cloves, star anise, green cardamom, allspice berries, Ceylon cinnamon, Tellicherry black peppercorn, vanilla beans, natural vanilla essence. No sugar, no preservatives. Vegan. The black-tea base carries caffeine.

Common Questions

How do I brew it?

Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water in a pan. Bring it to a rolling boil for two to three minutes. Add milk at a ratio of one part milk to three parts water, then boil for another two minutes. Strain, sweeten to taste, and serve.

How is this different from mixing my own chai spices?

The ratio is already settled. Balancing ten spices takes repetition to get right, and small shifts in the clove or cardamom change the whole cup. This blend fixes the proportions in advance with whole spices, so the depth is built in before you brew.

Is it hot from the black pepper?

The Tellicherry peppercorn brings warmth and a gentle bite, not chili heat, and the vanilla rounds it off. For a milder cup, use a level teaspoon and lean on the milk.

Is it caffeinated?

Yes. It sits on a black-tea base, so expect a moderate lift.

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Ingredients:

Black Tea, Ginger, Cloves, Star Anise, Green Cardamom, Allspice berries, Ceylon Cinnamon, Tellicherry Black Peppercorn, Vanilla Beans, and Natural Vanilla Essence

Brewing Suggestion:

1 tsp per 8 fl oz.

Use one teaspoon of Chai for eight ounces of water in a pan.
212° F for 3 min

Bring water to a rolling boil for two to three minutes
1/4 to 3/4 water

Add whole milk or your choice of milk in the ratio of 1/4 milk to 3/4 water.
2 min

Let it boil for another two minutes.
Strain, add a sweetener of your choice, and serve.