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Tazo Classic Chai Black Tea

Double-strength brew. Steamed milk. Walk away.

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Form

Paper bags

Leaf

Chai

Brew temp

212°F

Steep time

5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, anise, black pepper. The blend that built the modern American chai latte. Brew double-strength, add steamed milk, walk away.

Double-strength brew. Steamed milk. Walk away. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: lattes, morning chai, cold mornings
  • Format: Paper bags
  • Leaf: Chai
  • Caffeine: high

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · lattes
  • · morning chai
  • · cold mornings

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