{"product_id":"apple-chai-year-round-obsession","title":"Apple Chai | Year-round obsession","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChai With a Plot Twist.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic chai is great. Apple Chai is chai that decided to be more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame warm backbone — cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves — but apple pieces and a hint of orange show up and make everything a little brighter, a little fruitier, a little harder to put down. It's the kind of tea that smells like something baking and tastes like you planned it that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh caffeine. Big flavor. One ounce of loose leaf that punches well above its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm cinnamon and clove up front. Ginger and cardamom through the middle. Juicy apple and a quiet citrus note from the orange on the finish. Bold black tea underneath all of it. Spiced without being one-note. Fruity without being sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Leaf\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1 oz bag contains: black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, orange, apple pieces, natural apple flavor, and natural cinnamon flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh caffeine — this is a black tea base with real presence. Morning tea, not a wind-down tea. Treat it like your coffee replacement on the days you want something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSteeping Cheat Sheet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot (Recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tsp per 8 oz. Water at a full boil — 212°F. Steep exactly 5 minutes. This one has cloves and cinnamon, so don't over-steep unless you want your mug to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz of loose leaf makes roughly 10–15 cups depending on how strong you like it. A kitchen scale or a standard teaspoon works fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo fancy gear required.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mug strainer, a loose leaf infuser, or a fine mesh strainer. That's all. If you have a teapot, great. If you don't, same result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHot vs. Iced\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where this tea lives. The spices bloom fully in hot water and the apple rounds everything out into something genuinely cozy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep double-strength — 2 tsp per 8 oz, full 5 minutes — let it cool slightly, pour over ice. The apple and orange notes come forward when it's chilled. Solid iced chai without the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe move:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep hot, pour over ice with a splash of oat milk or apple cider. Spiced apple iced chai. It sounds like a lot and tastes like exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is the caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh — this is a full black tea base. If you're sensitive to caffeine, treat this like a strong cup of coffee and plan accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add sweetener?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe apple flavor adds natural sweetness, so taste it first before you reach for anything. A little honey or simple syrup goes a long way if you want it sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make a chai latte with this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Steep double-strength, top with steamed milk of your choice. Oat milk is great. Whole milk is classic. Coconut milk leans tropical. All of them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does loose leaf stay fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 12 months in a sealed container away from light and heat. An airtight tin or jar works great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cups does 1 oz make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 10–15 cups at 1 tsp per 8 oz. water. More if you steep lighter, fewer if you go heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew to the lineup — available now while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Java Momma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053160595523,"sku":"JMT0397","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1640\/5315\/files\/apple_chai_bag_hero.jpg?v=1774848241","url":"https:\/\/javamomma.com\/products\/apple-chai-year-round-obsession","provider":"Java Momma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}