There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t make myself a cup of tea. I’m always trying out new brands and flavours, on a quest to find my perfect tea. My go-to tea has been Japanese Sencha loose leaf for years, but I like to spice things up once and a while.
I recently fell head over heels for President’s Choice Chocolate Chai tea. It’s made from a lovely base of roasted chicory root, carob pod, with hints of spices like ginger and cinnamon. The price is very reasonable too; I think the tea bags work out to being less than 20 cents each. I find flavoured teas can be hit or miss, but this one is definitely a hit.
It really does have a chocolaty chai flavour like it claims. Before the weather got so hot, I was enjoying this tea piping hot with almond milk. Once the heat wave hit, I’ve been chilling a pot of brewed tea overnight so I have lots to drink the next day. The other plus of chilling tea overnight is that you don’t have to dilute the flavours with ice. [Thanks to Averie for giving me this tip a long time ago!]
Obviously, you guys know how to make tea and this isn’t a “recipe”, but I’ve been enjoying it so much I thought I’d share it anyways. Before bed, I boil 4 cups of water and pour it into a pot along with two chocolate chai tea bags. Then I place it in the fridge overnight (or until chilled if making it during the day), leaving the tea bags in for a stronger flavour (and more caffeine!)
In the morning, I stir in 1 cup of almond milk and 1.5-2 tbsp maple syrup. Sometimes I stir in 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract too. If your milk is already sweetened you might find you don’t need much sweetener. I’ve made this with many other flavours too, including regular black tea.
I love to pour a glass first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Much like vegan overnight oats, it’s really nice to wake up to! You can also pour it into a travel mug and bring it to work or school with you or on the road.
It’s chocolaty, it’s creamy, and it’s so refreshing in this heat.
[Apparently there is something green floating in my tea. Totally normal…!]
What are your go-to summer drinks? Do you make any at home? What are your favourite teas?
My other fav summer beverages include Iced soy lattes, green monsters, and other smoothies. I know I’m about a million years late to the latte party.
In other news, I have a new summer blog header up! The theme was inspired by my Crumble Bar photoshoot yesterday. I hope you enjoy it. Hold down Control + F5 to refresh the page if you can’t already see the new blog header. (Update 1): Some of you are saying the header looks distorted in Chrome and Safari browsers…not sure why, but I will hopefully have this fixed soon! Update 2) The header should now be fixed in both Chrome and Safari. Please let me know if the image is working for you! Thanks)
Here is the original shot before editing in Lightroom, cropping, and writing the blog name in Photoshop.
You can also check out my post on Chatelaine this week where I talk about two easy summertime smoothie recipes.
Stay cool & have a great weekend!
The header is beautiful! love it.
& thanks for sharing the recipe, perfect for summertime. :)
I am planning a trip to Vancouver/Whistler at the end of this month. I am compiling a list of great ingredients I can get there. Where did you get the tea? I also find it strange that you get quite a few items at a tire store. I know you are closer to the East coast, but do you have any recommendations on places to see or eat at?
Chocolate Chai Tea :O Sounds like my two favorite flavours combined into one!
I’ve tried PC teas before, but never found an outstanding flavor. The way you make it is so simple, and it still looks delicious. I’d definitely try it iced because I can’t go near hot drinks in the summertime. Loving the new header!
Can this tea be found in the US? Sounds amazing. The brand website does not leave me hopeful it is outside Canada. Sad person here…
Sorry Julie Im not sure about that! Maybe I should do a giveaway ;)
Okay, I’ve done a search, and for peeps in the US, it looks like ordering Adagio Chocolate Chai is the best we can do (and who knows if it would taste the same). Otherwise, I found one place that I can order the PC Chocolate Chai (which would be my strong preference), but the cheapest shipping regarding of whether one box or three, would be $16 — way too steep for me! Now I understand why Canadians get upset when they can’t find a US product with reasonable shipping… I vote for the giveaway, Angela!!!
I love your new header! Very nice.
Where can I get this tea at? I must know!
I love that tea! I haven’t bought it in a while though. Right now I’m loving Yogi’s Egyptian Licorice tea – I’m totally hooked!
I’ve been making endless pitchers of Tazo passion iced tea (it comes in big iced tea bags). I make it double strong and combine it with equal parts lemonade. So yummy and refreshing!
mmmm that tea looks sooo good right now! And I LOVE the new header!
Ohhhh that sounds good! I will have to find that tea! I do enjoy a nice, ice cold glass of tea but I am hooked on iced coffee at the moment. I love to add just a bit of sweetened almond milk to it. So refreshing!
Your header looks awesome- it also is displaying perfectly in my Safari browser :)
So glad to hear that, thanks!!
Do you know where I can order this online? It sounds delicious and I would love to try some!
i love the idea of letting tea steep overnight in the fridge! how clever! (and how dumb I feel for not thinking of that sooner lol)
do you know how to refresh the page for macs? I’m trying to do Ctrl+F5 but it keeps bringing up voiceover..and the regular conversion of Command+F5 doesn’t work either…
That tea sounds great… I don’t think any stores around here carry chcocolate chai. :(
LOVEEE the new header!
I love doing this! I have several different brands/flavors I’ll have throughout the day. Right now, my fav chilled tea is plain black tea mixed with vanilla rooibos. I like it strong and use plenty of bags, and then add a little stevia after pouring in my work mug. Great post, I want to try the chocolate chai now!
Ahh this really looks like something out of starbucks, so refreshing! Great idea to chill the night before :)
oh that sounds wonderful! i love tea too!
Love the new header too,,,green tea all the way for me. I never think to have it cool or iced so now this will be a new something new for me. Your chocolate tea tea sounds very good…
Hi Angela,
love your new header!!! :-) And I just wanted to say thank you for all your great work and your regular posts & emails. Whenever I can I open and read them because I love your photos, recipes and personal stories!
Keep up your amazing work!
Thank you Marina, you are so sweet to say that! I’m so happy you enjoy them. Take care.