Seattle’s weather has been cold and extra grim, so it is chai time! Today I have Matcha Lemongrass, Ashwagandha Cinnamon, and Turmeric Ginger Chai Instant Lattes from Vadham Tea.
Vadham Teas’ Chai Latte mixes have vegan-friendly milk and sweetener and prepackage for easy use. Each box is 120grams, 8 grams x 15 packets of instant chai mix. They all contain instant black tea, so even the Turmeric Ginger has caffeine.
To make, mix a packet in 7oz/ 200ml / just under 1 cup of hot water. For today, I used 200F/93c water and mixed it with an electric frother.
Matcha Lemongrass Chai Latte Instant Mix from Vadham Teas
Matcha Lemongrass Chai Latte ingredients are Coconut milk powder, raw cane sugar, Matcha, Black Tea, Stevia, Lemongrass, Ginger, Tea Spices, Black pepper.
This has black tea in it, so the colour is not vibrant green. Matcha Lemongrass Chai Latte has a lemongrass scent. The chai tastes strongly of smooth coconut milk and then lemongrass, with a fresh ginger and pepper bite. There is a hint of grassy matcha, but the majority of the flavor is spices and coconut. It is sweetened perfectly but I can identify that stevia was used.
Matcha Lemongrass Chai instant Chai Latte is available on Amazon!
Ashwagandha Cinnamon Chai Latte Instant Mix from Vadham Teas
Ashwagandha Cinnamon Chai Latte ingredients are Coconut Milk Powder, Raw Cane Sugar, Ashwagandha, Black Tea, Cinnamon, Stevia, Tea Spices, Black Pepper.
This tea smells like a whole cinnamon stick stirred this chai. The flavor of Ashwagandha Cinnamon Chai Latte is spicy sweet cinnamon and pepper that lingers in the back of the throat. Coconut milk is also another main flavor in this chai adding a thick creamy element. This one is quite stevia sweet, likely compensating for the Ashwagandha bitterness.
Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte Instant Mix from Vadham Teas
Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte ingredients are Coconut Milk Powder, Raw Cane Sugar, Turmeric, Black Tea, Stevia, Ginger, Tea Spices
An Impressive intense yellow colour on this chai latte!
The flavor of Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte is primary turmeric and ginger (roll credits!) having some earthy bitterness, with sweet ginger. The texture has some tiny particles you can feel. The stevia sweetness is pronounced, but the ginger and turmeric drown out the coconut compared to the other Vadham chai lattes. If you love turmeric teas, this one is quite nice.
Turmeric Ginger Chai is also available on Amazon!
Vadham Chai Lattes are an easy way to have a cup of spicy chai – you don’t need to worry about milk and sweetener. It is also vegan friendly and low in sugar. I would say the Turmeric Ginger is the best out of the chais, but go with the Ashwagandha Cinnamon for closer to traditional chai taste.
If you dislike coconut flavor and stevia, these chai lattes are not for you – both of those elements you can taste. I find stevia always tastes a bit chemical and hits my tongue similar to licorice, but your tastes may vary.
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