VAHDAM, Second Flush ASSAM GOLD (50 Cups) | 100% PURE UNBLENDED Black Tea Loose Leaf | Black Tea Leaves with GOLDEN TIPS | Brew as Hot or Iced Tea | 3.53oz

I prefer very spicy, strong chai tea. It's been a struggle spanning several years to find the best tea leaves for my flavor preference. This tea is the most flavorful I've found! I DO double the recommended amount, though, and it comes out great every time! SO not a fan of the weak, milky chai that seems to be the more popular kind. This loose-leaf double spiced chai makes it simple to make good-tasting, organic tea at home without relying on artificial concentrates that are heavy on calories and preservatives.

My first box of this tea came last night. This morning I made my first cup, and I am totally pleased. From some of the reviews I expected this tea to be too spicy or harsh, but I find it a perfectly balance blend of all spices--definitely not too peppery. I like a strong Chai tea, and it seems that there is quite some wiggle room for strength on how much tea I add to my water, but what I had this morning was wonderful. It's so much better than any of the tea bags I have tried, including the "big" names, and I don't buy the liquid Chia mixes. I like being able to control the sweetness. I have an adorable 1 quart vintage Descoware beanpot that I use for brewing my tea, and I filled it with about 20 ounces of water and added about 1 flat teaspoon of tea. I was surprised that the tea didn't color the water - it was fairly unimpressive just sitting on the bottom of the pot, but after the water come to temperature, everything hydrated and I ended up with a lovely pot of dark, fragrant tea. I boiled it for a few minutes, added my milk and unrefined sugar and brought it back to the boil. All told, it took about eight minutes to make enough tea for two large cups--far less time than it took me feed the cats and make my bed. I let the pot simmer on low until I was ready to have my tea, and it was awesome. About an hour later I had my second cup -it was still hot from the cast iron pot and equally wonderful. I totally see why so many people have written to say they have found their perfect Chai tea. It also comes thoughtfully packaged with an extra sealable bag to keep it fresh -the packaging shows pride in product. This won't be the only box I buy, for sure.

I love the teas of Vahdam. This tea brews up to have a spectacular flavor. Smooth. I continue to buy this brand and the other flavors offered as well, and have never been disappointed. Treat yourself to a pot of this tea.

This is the third chai tea brand I have tried in the last six months and #3 on my list far behind #2 Golden Moon and #1 Kolkata. The price point is good if you use their 1tsp serving size which I found weak and underwhelming. Using the 1Tblspn serving size, like most other companies, gave a much more robust and flavorful cup of chai but still not as full bodied or aromatic as the other two on my list above. This also reduced the serving per bag to about 20-25 making it quite pricey as well. Kolkata Chai is still my favorite to date…Please note that I brew in a traditional manner, boiling 8oz of chai in water for about five mins then adding 6-8oz milk and steeping for another 3-5 mins. Sometimes I add maple syrup as a sweetener and often a little dried ginger to add some “zing”.

As soon as I opened the vacuum seal, the chai smelled heavenly! When I read the background of the company and the wonderful things they are doing to fairly pay the actual GROWERS, that made it even better.

This tea is delicious—it is my new favorite flavor! It's smooth with a mild, spicy kick from the black pepper. Yum!

The aroma on the double spice chai literally filled my whole home. Based on that I thought this was going to be so good.I was trying to brew some so I could make lattes quickly in the mornings. The first batch I did I measure according to directions and used double the tea. Made 48 oz. The color told me first that I might be a little on the weak side. I mixed it with half the milk I usually would and was very disappointed. Tasted watered down barely any spice.So I made another batch triple strength. Darker in color but not much better in strength.The package also states that it has 50 servings with 1 teaspoon being a serving per 7 ounces of water. Each batch I used two 24 ounce mason jars. Each jar in the first batch had 6 teaspoons of tea. Each jar in the second batch had 9 teaspoons of tea. I’m left in the package with approximately four more teaspoons. Nowhere near 50 servings. I guess my hunt for an easy chai is back on.

I love this tea! I make no claim to expertise, but I have tried many teas, and this is the one I want to drink on a daily basis. The name "Daily Darjeeling" is thus quite apt. The second brew is as good as the first, and even a third brewing is quite drinkable.