Description
In Zanzibari households, dinner is often referred to as ‘Chai’. Though food is of course involved, and varies from day to day, the one constant on nearly every Zanzibari dinner table is the tea.
To us, Chai forges a sense of community and belonging, and how it’s made is essential in understanding familial identity and heritage.
This is my grandmother (Bibi’s) recipe. Her name was Nuru but we all called her Habibti which translates to ‘loved one’ in Arabic. I hope it evokes within you the same sense of lasting comfort and joy as it has to my family and I for generations.
The spices in this chai blend are sourced from our partner smallhold farmer cooperatives in Zanzibar. The black tea comes from a tea estate high up the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania where they have grown their tea organically for many decades.
We hope you enjoy my grandmother’s interpretation of Zanzibar in a cup.
Julie Godfrey (verified owner) –
We decided to try the chai & top up on cardamom. Beautiful packaging & as delicious as expected. Love that they’re working with local Zanzibari farmers. We know the owners and the passion they have had for years to help Zanzibari farmers get a good and fair deal for their hard work and excellent quality spices. The chai is delicious, thoroughly recommend!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Love this chai. It tastes amazing!!
Paul B. (verified owner) –
Smooth and spicy. Love the big chunks of cinnamon.
Anton (verified owner) –
This was my first ever proper chai made from real spices as opposed to the artificial powder mixes you can find in the shops. The taste is completely different and the preparation process makes you really value and enjoy the final drink! Highly recommend!
Matthew Lincoln (verified owner) –
Warm and inviting, when made to your taste it takes one’s breath away. Perfect for a cold, rainy day (or if you make it into a cold brew, a warm one as well!).
Elaine C. (verified owner) –
Elaine (verified owner) –
Delicious
Robert P. (verified owner) –
Really glad I tried this – a most refreshing drink whether all water, 50-50 water and milk or all milk.
Paul (verified owner) –
Great service. Great product. 5 stars
Jacqueline Tereza da Silva (verified owner) –
I love this Chai!