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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Trader Joe's Spicy Chai Latte

I've never done Tai Chi, but I've had my share of Chai Tea.

I'm aware that joke isn't original. I can't remember where I heard it or who said it, but I'm pretty sure I'm just copying someone else. Nonetheless, it shall stand as the opening line of this blog entry. Thanks for not calling me out on my unoriginality.

As I was saying, I have had plenty of Chai Tea in my time. In general, I really like it. Trader Joe's brand is no exception. In fact, for the cost of one Starbucks Chai Tea Latte, I can have about 10 or 12 from TJ's, and I like the taste at least as well. There aren't any weird colors or preservatives, and it comes with a convenient little measuring scoop that can be used with other products long after your TJ's latte is gone. It's like a happy little souvenir of your trip to Chai-land.

It's slightly spicy, slightly sweet. I could stand it just a tad sweeter (but I probably shouldn't have it that way...there's diabetes on both sides of my family). I really do like it just the way it is. Sonia likes it even more than I do. It's everything a good chai should be. $3 a can. Serve it chilled for an iced chai latte.

Rock on, Trader Joe. Yet another winner. 4.5 stars from Sonia, 4 stars from me. Bottom line: 8.5 out of 10.
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7 comments:

  1. Alycia + MattOctober 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I bought the Trader Joe's Spicy Chai Latte mix last time I was at the store and I have to agree with your review. It is really darn good! The price is great too. You get about 7 cups of Chai Tea per tin of mix which calculates out to about .50 cents per cup.

    My only complaint is that I can't buy this in a bigger tin :)

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  2. Gamma RayeSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I am kinda a chai tea/latte freak and this is seriously the best chai I have ever had in the U.S.

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  3. dychuiSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Hi! I just bought this today and it is DELICIOUS! THanks :)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    There's a new chai and it's so delicious I dedicated a post to it on my blog - check it out :)
    http://entreethegiant.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/life-changing-chai/

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  5. SeamickJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I just discovered your blog today when doing some online research in preparation for a trip to Trader Joe's this evening. : ) I have found it to be quite helpful, and this particular post really amused me. By the way, I actually have done tai chi AND had my share of chai tea. ; ) Both are lovely.

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  6. Topher HuntAugust 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Hey there! Does anyone know if Trader Joes still carries this product? Our branch (western MA) has been missing it for months now and I'm hoping to the powers-that-be that they haven't discontinued it...

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  7. CAMCAugust 19, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    I just bought it at my store in Illinois.

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