Description
Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea (20-Count Box) is a smooth, indulgent, and aromatic twist on traditional Indian spiced tea. It combines a robust black tea foundation with exotic warm baking spices and finishes it with a sweet, creamy splash of vanilla flavor.
Flavor Profile & Key Ingredients
This blend softens the intense, sharp bite of a traditional chai by layering it with smooth, dessert-like notes:
- Robust Black Tea: Sourced from premier mountain tea estates to provide a full-bodied, rich, and dark amber base that carries the heavy spices effortlessly.
- Classic Chai Spices: A fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. These spices deliver a comforting, authentic warmth and a nostalgic, aromatic bouquet.
- Sweet Vanilla: The addition of natural vanilla flavor rounds out the sharp angles of the spices, giving the tea a smooth mouthfeel and a creamy, slightly sweet finish.
Dietary & Key Features
- Contains Caffeine: As a black tea blend, it naturally contains a moderate amount of caffeine (typically around 40 to 50 milligrams per cup, which is roughly half the caffeine of a standard cup of coffee). It provides a steady, alert morning or afternoon energy lift.
- Sugar-Free & Calorie-Free: Despite tasting like a rich, sweet indulgence, it contains 0g of sugar and 0 calories when enjoyed plain.
- Signature Foil Packaging: Each of the 20 tea bags is individually sealed in Bigelow’s airtight foil pouch to lock in the volatile spice oils and delicate vanilla aroma until the moment you brew.
- Certifications: Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher Parve.
How to Prepare It (Hot, Iced, or a Latte)
Because of its sweet spice profile, this specific flavor is incredibly versatile:
- The Perfect Hot Cup: Pour 8 fluid ounces of rolling boiling water directly over 1 tea bag. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred strength.
- The "Vanilla Chai Latte" (Highly Recommended): Brew 1 or 2 tea bags in just 4 ounces of boiling water for 5 minutes to create a concentrated "tea shot." Remove the bags, then fill the rest of the mug with 4 ounces of hot, frothed milk (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk pair beautifully). Stir in a small spoonful of honey or brown sugar.
- Refreshing Iced Chai: Brew a concentrated mug, stir in your preferred sweetener while hot, let it cool, and pour over a tall glass of ice with a splash of cold milk.