Brew Spiced Chai with Crowley's Sassy Spice

Quick answer

To brew a spiced chai with Crowley's Sassy Spice, steep the rooibos blend in hot water for 5-7 minutes, then add warm milk and a sweetener of your choice for a cozy, caffeine-free drink.

How to brew spiced chai with Crowley's Sassy Spice

1. Heat fresh water to 205°F (96°C): Use filtered water and bring it just off a full boil. Too-hot water can scorch the rooibos; too-cool water won't extract the spice flavors. If you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water sit for 30 seconds before pouring.
2. Add 1.5 teaspoons of Crowley's Sassy Spice per 8 oz cup: Use a tea infuser or loose-leaf strainer. The rooibos leaves expand as they steep, so give them room. Don't pack the leaves tightly. For a stronger chai, increase to 2 teaspoons, not longer steeping time.
3. Steep for 5-7 minutes: Cover your cup to keep heat in. Rooibos doesn't get bitter, but steeping beyond 8 minutes can make the almond and orange notes fade. Taste at 5 minutes and adjust. Set a timer; don't guess. The spice blend needs time to infuse fully.
4. Add warm milk and sweetener: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of milk (dairy or plant-based) separately and stir into the brewed tea. Add honey, sugar, or maple syrup to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon of sweetener. Cold milk will cool your tea too fast. Warm it gently—do not boil.
5. Strain and serve immediately: Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into your mug if you used loose leaves. Rooibos particles are small and can slip through coarse infusers. If you're making a batch, double the recipe and keep the tea warm in a thermos.

Product facts

• Crowley's Sassy Spice: Crowley's Sassy Spice is a rooibos tea with almonds, coriander, orange peel, and cinnamon, and contains no caffeine. You can brew it strong without worrying about caffeine jitters, and the spice blend pairs naturally with milk and sweetener for a chai-style drink.