Market Chai
(Trailblazer Teas Collection)

There’s a particular hour in the day — somewhere between the clang of morning commerce and the hush of twilight prayer — when the air of an Indian marketplace turns golden. Merchants roll down their awnings, the scent of ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon drifts like music through the crowd, and someone, always, is stirring a battered tin pot of chai over an open flame.

That is the hour captured in our Market Chai — a warm, spiced symphony that hums with life and lingers like laughter after a story well told. Built upon the sturdy shoulders of Assam black tea, it carries the richness of the Indian plains, while cinnamon, cloves, and ginger dance in comforting rhythm. Coriander and nutmeg add a whisper of intrigue, orange peel brightens the mood, and a gentle vanilla note smooths the edges like silk across the tongue.

Tasting Notes:
🌿 Aroma: Sweet spice, cardamom, vanilla, and orange zest
☕ Flavor: Warm cinnamon and clove up front, balanced by bright citrus and creamy vanilla undertones
🍯 Body: Medium, round, and naturally sweet with a velvety texture
🔥 Finish: Lingering warmth of spice and a hint of citrus that refreshes the palate

Brewing Ritual:
Use one rounded teaspoon per 6–8 oz of hot water (just off the boil, about 205°F). Steep for 3–5 minutes, depending on your taste for adventure. For a more traditional experience, simmer gently with milk and a touch of honey — the way chai wallahs do it in the bazaars of Mumbai, where time slows, and stories steep as richly as the tea itself.

Bold yet benevolent — Market Chai is the friendly spice merchant of teas: worldly, aromatic, and impossible to pass by without stopping for just one more cup.