Kamala Chai

3 ounces loose-leaf tea packaged in a reusable metal tin; makes ~70 cups

As vibrant and strong as its namesake (whose mother hails from Southern India), this spiced chai is energizing and warming. Full-bodied black tea is infused with masala spices—ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper and star anise—by master tea- blender Nini Ordoubadi of Tay Tea in Delhi, NY. It is anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants and aids digestion. Contains caffeine.

Try this tea hot or iced, with coconut or cashew milk, and sweetened with maple syrup, date nectar or local honey.