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  • Vanilla Chai, loose leaf: vanilla, ginger and warming
  • Vanilla Chai from Porter Hill, vanilla and ginger
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Vanilla Chai

Ginger and cinnamon give this chai its warmth; vanilla softens the edges.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 100°C · 3 min
Milk
Made for milk
Best
Afternoon, with milk
IndiaSri Lanka
£4.95
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Weight
  • Packed by hand in Huddersfield
  • Packed by our Huddersfield team
  • Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?

50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

Larger packs usually suit repeat favourites; smaller packs suit discovery.

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Is this your cup?

Chai drinkers who like it warming but smooth, with vanilla softening the spice.

Perhaps not if you want a spicier, more ginger-led chai. Try Jasmine Masala Chai →

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Postage & the practical bits.

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Get to know your tea.

Where the tea was grown

IndiaSri Lanka

Explore the ingredients

Black tea Natural flavouring Calendula Ginger Cinnamon Cardamom Clove Nutmeg Black & white pepper
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Warming spiced chai blend

Vanilla softens the spice, not the flavour

A proper chai with ginger warmth and cinnamon depth, rounded by vanilla into something velvety rather than fiery. Built for slow mornings, winter afternoons, and anyone who wants spice with a little elegance.

Origin
India & Sri Lanka
Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Milk?
Made for it
Best time
Afternoon, with milk
Vanilla Chai from Porter Hill, vanilla and ginger

The story

Ginger warmth, vanilla calm

Most chai blends pick a side: either fiery and ginger-forward, or so mild they barely register. Vanilla Chai finds the middle ground. Ginger and cinnamon bring proper warmth, cardamom adds a little complexity, and then vanilla steps in to soften everything into a smooth, almost creamy finish. The spice is there, but it never shouts.

The base is malty Assam with some Sri Lankan black tea for brightness, giving the cup enough body to hold its own with milk. You get that familiar chai colour, rich and inviting, with a slightly nutty, almost baked aftertaste that makes you reach for another sip. Not subtle, but not overwhelming either.

This is chai for the people who find masala blends a bit much, or who want something warming without feeling like they have had a workout. A splash of milk turns it properly velvety. Good for a slow Saturday morning or a mid-afternoon break when you need something with a bit more character than your usual brew.

How to brew it

How to brew your chai

01Hot

Amount
1 teaspoon (2.5g)
Water
100°C, freshly boiled
Time
3 minutes

Produces a balanced cup; longer steeping intensifies the spice.

02With milk

Amount
1 heaped teaspoon
Water
100°C, freshly boiled
Time
4 minutes

Add a good splash of milk after brewing for a richer, creamier cup.

03Chai latte

Amount
2 teaspoons
Water
Half cup at 100°C
Time
4–5 minutes

Brew strong, then top with warmed frothed milk and a little honey if you like.

Shop tip: For a proper chai latte, brew double strength and use more milk than you think. The vanilla will carry through.

Made for moments like

Slow Saturday mornings

When there is nowhere to be. Let the kettle boil, make a pot, and stay in your dressing gown a bit longer.

Afternoon slump

That 3pm moment when you need something warming but not another coffee. This does the job nicely.

Rainy afternoons

Watching the weather through the window, hands wrapped around a warm mug. Proper comfort.

Lovely withButtered crumpetsGinger biscuitsBanana breadPorridge with honeyToast and marmalade

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Jasmine Masala ChaiJasmine Masala ChaiChoose Jasmine Masala Chai if you want a lighter, more floral finish with your spice.From £3.60 Pumpkin SpicePumpkin SpiceChoose Pumpkin Spice if you want fruity apple and orange notes alongside the warmth.From £4.30 Decaf Masala ChaiDecaf Masala ChaiChoose Decaf Masala Chai if you want warming spice without the caffeine.From £4.45

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Does Vanilla Chai contain caffeine?

Yes. It is made with Indian and Sri Lankan black tea, so it contains natural caffeine, roughly the same as a standard cup of black tea. One to enjoy earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine.

Can I drink Vanilla Chai with milk?

Absolutely, it is made for it. A splash of milk brings out the vanilla and softens the spice into something properly velvety. Try it with oat milk if you prefer a dairy-free option.

How many cups will I get from a pouch?

The 50g pouch makes around 20 cups, the 100g around 40, and the 250g around 100 cups, based on roughly 2.5g per serving.

How is this different from Jasmine Masala Chai?

Jasmine Masala Chai has a lighter, more floral character with jasmine, rose and lavender. Vanilla Chai is warmer and creamier, with vanilla rounding out the ginger and cinnamon rather than flowers.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in the pouch or an airtight tin, somewhere cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong aromas. It will stay fresh for months stored properly.

Full product details

Vanilla Chai is a warming loose leaf black tea blend with real depth — rich, aromatic and beautifully balanced between spice and sweetness.

Expect a lively ginger lift and cosy cinnamon warmth, softened by sweet vanilla that rounds the cup into something velvety rather than fiery.

Built on malty Assam for body and colour, it finishes with a smooth, slightly nutty aftertaste — that comforting “baked” note that makes you want another sip straight away.

A proper chai for slow mornings and winter afternoons, especially when you want spice with elegance (and yes, it’s brilliant with milk).

Spiced • Creamy • Warming

Ingredients

Indian and Sri Lankan black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black & white pepper, clove, nutmeg, calendula petals, natural flavouring

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
  • Time: 3 minutes

FAQs

Does it contain caffeine? Yes — it contains natural caffeine.

Can I drink it with milk? Yes — a splash of milk works beautifully if you like a richer cup.

How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

Spice with a softer side

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