{"product_id":"johns-big-black-chai","title":"John's Big Black Chai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container o_text_columns o-contenteditable-false\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 o-contenteditable-true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOOD: INVIGORATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend contains caffeine and delivers a bold, full-bodied lift designed\nfor mornings that need presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn’s Big Black Chai is our take on a traditional chai, built on a rich\nKumaon Black tea base from India. Deep, malty, and subtly floral, this tea\nbrings structure before the spices even enter the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen the layers build.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon chips add \u003cem\u003ewarmth\u003c\/em\u003e. Ginger and galangal bring heat with a \u003cem\u003ebright,\nlightly floral edge\u003c\/em\u003e. Cardamom \u003cem\u003elifts\u003c\/em\u003e. Allspice, nutmeg, and clove \u003cem\u003edeepen the\nblend without muddying it\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComforting, but commanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep it straight for a \u003cem\u003ebold, structured cup\u003c\/em\u003e. Or build it into a \u003cem\u003echai latte\u003c\/em\u003e\nand let the spices expand in milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you want \u003cem\u003eenergy\u003c\/em\u003e with a\u003cem\u003e big personality\u003c\/em\u003e, this is \u003cem\u003eyour move\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-blended in small batches to keep the tea bold and the spice layered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5-fs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for strong mornings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 o-contenteditable-true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW’S\nIT STEEP?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon per 8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of water. Heat water to \u003cstrong\u003e200–210°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\ntea brews to a deep sepia color. The spices hold up beautifully, making it\nideal for both straight cups and lattes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAFFEINE\nCONTENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains\ncaffeine from black tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpect\na stronger lift than our green tea blends, with depth and staying power. Kumaon\nBlack delivers robust energy without harshness when brewed properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal\nfor mornings that call for strength, warmth, and momentum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Trade Kumaon Black Tea (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSingle-origin black tea with a rich, malty body and subtle floral notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllspice (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDeep, warming spice that rounds the blend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Chips (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSweet warmth and structure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdds heat and brightness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardamom (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAromatic lift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalangal (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA root similar to ginger, offering a bright, lightly floral heat that sets this chai apart.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutmeg (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWarm, slightly sweet depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClove (India)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrounding spice with bold character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredients are thoughtfully sourced, with organic options used whenever available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 o-contenteditable-true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRADITIONAL CHAI LATTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\na more traditional Indian-style chai:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn\na small saucepan, combine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o_small-fs\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 cup water\u003cbr\u003e1 cup milk of choice\u003cbr\u003e2 teaspoons John’s Big Black Chai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring\nto a \u003cstrong\u003egentle simmer over medium heat\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it simmer for \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing\nthe \u003cem\u003etea and spices to fully infuse the milk\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain\ninto a mug and sweeten if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\nmethod \u003cem\u003edeepens the spice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003esoftens the tannins\u003c\/em\u003e, and creates a \u003cem\u003ericher, more\nlayered cup\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eICED\nTEA \u0026amp; COLD STEEPING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor\niced tea:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSteep \u003cstrong\u003e2 teaspoons in 8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e hot water for \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor\ncold steep:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e½ ounce of tea (about 4 tablespoons) per 64 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e of cold water.\nRefrigerate \u003cstrong\u003e8-12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe galangal and ginger \u003cem\u003ebrighten the spice profile\u003c\/em\u003e, keeping the iced tea\n\u003cem\u003ebold without feeling heavy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"moodyteas-connect-store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46420985020569,"sku":"746092343705","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0321\/5769\/files\/John_s_Big_Black_Chai.png?v=1773757436","url":"https:\/\/moodyteas-connect-store.myshopify.com\/products\/johns-big-black-chai","provider":"moodyteas-connect-store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}