Spiced Chai
The origin story
A tea with a name and a place
Every KVL tea begins with a name and a place. Spiced Chai is sourced and blended with the same discipline as everything we make — real leaf, documented origin, original artwork on every tin.
- Region
- India
- Sourcing
- Single estate
- Harvest
- Documented harvest
- Garden
- Hill garden
Tasting notes
What's in the cup
- Aroma Fresh leaf and warm earth
- Body Balanced and articulate
- Finish Clean, lingering
Brewing guide
How to brew it well
Use fresh, filtered water. The leaf will tell you when it is ready — trust your nose before the clock.
Pairs well with
At the table
Plain shortbread
Lets the leaf speak first
Toasted sourdough with butter
Morning simplicity
Dark chocolate, 70%
For the slow second cup
Questions
Before you brew
Where does this tea actually come from?
India — single estate. Every KVL single-estate tea traces to one garden, one flush, one harvest window, and our blends are built from estate teas we can name. If we can't trace it, we don't sell it.
How fresh is it?
Most commercial tea is 12–18 months old before it reaches a shelf. Ours travels from estate to your door in 4–8 weeks. Stored sealed, away from light and heat, it will hold its character for 12 months or more.
How many cups will I get?
A 2 oz (50 g) pouch brews roughly 20–25 cups; 3.5 oz (100 g) roughly 40–50. Most of our whole-leaf teas re-steep well, so the real number is usually higher.
What is the artwork on the tin?
Original artwork by Chitran, created for this tea. Each illustration draws from Indian cultural traditions and tells the story of this tea's character — a fusion of English and Hindu artistic traditions, and a different image for every tea we make.
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Product Info
Origin Masala Blend
A warming, spice-forward chai blend built on estate-sourced Assam black tea and whole botanicals.
Our Origin Masala Blend is a signature spiced blend rooted in robust Assam black tea from India's Brahmaputra Valley, layered with whole cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and anise.
The cup is rich and aromatic with a warming spice character, deep malty body, and a naturally sweet finish.
Full-bodied and comforting, it makes an exceptional morning or afternoon ritual and is equally rewarding on its own or steeped with milk.
Origin
Built on robust Assam black tea sourced from India's Brahmaputra Valley - a region prized for producing teas with exceptional malty depth and full body. Every blend begins with high-quality teas from India's iconic growing regions:
- Darjeeling - brightness & aroma
- Assam - body & depth
- Nilgiri - smoothness & clarity
- Kangra - freshness & balance
Ingredients
Assam Black Tea, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves, Cardamom, Anise
Tasting Notes
Rich and warming with deep malty body, bold aromatic spice, and a naturally sweet, lingering finish.
A classic chai-style cup that pairs beautifully with milk.
Steeping Guide
Tea: 1 tsp per cup
Water Temperature: 205–212°F (96-100°C)
Steep Time: 5-7 minutes
Best Enjoyed: With or without milk - a perfect morning or afternoon ritual
Why You'll Love It
- Bold, warming chai-style blend with whole spices
- Deep malty Assam base with aromatic complexity
- Real spices — no artificial flavoring, no shortcuts
- Perfect for morning energy or afternoon ritual
- Excellent with or without milk
Taste the Difference
We start where great tea begins - at origin. Our teas are sourced directly from India's most respected estates, then crafted using whole leaves and real botanicals to create blends that enhance - not mask - flavor.
No dust. No shortcuts. No artificial flavoring. Just tea as it should be - intentional, expressive, and true to its source.
- ✔ Whole-leaf teas only
- ✔ Real spices, herbs, and botanicals
- ✔ Estate-sourced base teas
- ✔ Blended for flavor - not to standardize
From estate to blend — without compromise.
© 2026 KVL Hill Garden Teas
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Sku:
SIG-CHA-SP-T-3H
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Brand:
KVL Hill Garden Teas
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