Quench your thirst this new year's with our newest and most delicious iced tea flavours. Enjoy our teas on ice and get ready for them to become a delicious and refreshing summer favourite. 100% natural, easy to make and can be sweetened or unsweetened.

Strawberry Guava

The perfect tea for warm nights and summer afternoons.

Beat the heat with an iced glass of our blend or indulge in a warm cuppa packed with chunks of tropical fruit, berries and floral notes for an all-natural high. Thick on the throat and light on the senses this zesty tea comes with pineapple, hibiscus, elderberries and more for an authentic punchy finish.

Tropical Sky

Take a sip of our sunny blend and be transported to the tropics.

Generous chunks of candied tropical fruit, sunny blossoms and natural flavour combine to give you a tangy tangerine finish with subtle hints of mango that will cool you down. Ideal for ice teas or warm sips of goodness, our Tropical Sky is like sunshine in your mouth.

Beat the heat of summer with our refreshing new iced teas. Try them today! 

Did you know that when we call spiced teas chai latte, in India chai is simply known as tea? A chai is a combination of black tea and spices. Chai Latte is a tea that simply shouldn’t be missing from any authentic tea-lover’s pantry.

Tea Drop Chai Latte Range

Hand crafted and blended to perfection, each of our delicious Chai options is a rich & harmonious marriage of whole leaf black tea and spices, creating a superior flavour that’s guaranteed to be the perfect drink any time of the year.

We source our teas and ingredients directly from origins and are made in small batches right here in the heart of Melbourne, so our chai is always fresh. Learn more about our cozy and delicious chai options below.

Traditional Chai Latte

This deliciously rich powder blend makes a creamy and aromatic chai bursting with traditional spices, comforting black tea flavours. The perfect pour as a gluten free latte or chai frappe.

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Honey Spiced Sticky Chai

Made right in the heart of Melbourne, this artisanal chai brew is blended in small batches and infused with whole leaf black tea, ginger, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, black pepper & Redgum honey sourced from the flourishing Redgum forests of Australia, to give the blend a whole new level of spice and an enhanced flavour profile.

 A light to medium sweetness that perfectly blends the black tea and spices together in a subtle smokey finish. So, prepare to experience pure bliss with every sip of our Honey Spice Sticky Chai.

How to make a traditional chai recipe using our Honey Spiced Sticky Chai

• Place 2tbsp of sticky chai to jug.
• Cover the chai with hot water (30ml) and allow to brew for 1-2mins.
• Pour in 150ml milk of your choice and steam to 68C.
• Strain into warm glass and garnish with chai sprinkles.

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Chai Concentrate

If chai latte is your “go to” everyday coffee alternative, then our Chai concentrate is the perfect choice.

Our Chai Concentrate is a slow brewed blend of whole leaf single origin black tea, fresh spices and kithul treacle; a traditional Sri Lankan ingredient known as the maple syrup of the East. Left simmering for the perfect period of time, this Chai is strained and conveniently bottled in 100% recycled glass for an authentic quality taste ready to enjoy. No preservatives are added and its vegan friendly.

So easy and quick to make. No mess and don’t need to wait. If you have a little espresso machine even more so easier to make.

How to make a traditional chai recipe using Chai Concentrate

• Pour 35ml of Chai Concentrate and 140ml milk of your choice.
• Steam together to 68C.
• Pour into a warm glass.
• Garnish with chai sprinkles.

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Malabar Chai Tea

If you don’t like having milk and looking for a chai tea or masala chai, this is the option for you.

Malabar Chai tea is one of Tea Drop’s signature classics. It is a tea of spicy & complex body, with a deliciously smooth finish. The superior flavor is due to superior ingredients including pure black tea, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, rose petals & ginger. Our Malabar Chai tea is available in plant-based pyramid tea bags or loose leaf tea.

Tips on frothing the milk at home

Most find frothing the milk the hardest step when making a homemade chai latte. You don't have to have a fancy espresso machine or a milk frother to whip up frothy milk. You can create the creamy texture simply by whisking or blending. Whisking works best for dairy-based milks while blending is best for soy, coconut, and nut-based milks.

• Whisk - Heat the milk on medium to high heat. Use a hand mixer or a metal whisk to vigorously beat the milk. It should take just a few minutes to have frothy milk.
• Blend - Use an immersion blender to froth your milk. For best results, blend the milk before heating it on the stove. Alternatively, you can shake the milk in a large glass jar or a cocktail shaker. Once you add heat, the milk will froth and foam in minutes.

 Health benefits of drinking a chai

• As the chai latte has black tea and contains caffeine. It’s a delicious pick me up for the day and an energy boost in the afternoon.
• Aids in digestion
• High in antioxidants
• Helps reduce pain and inflammation

Give it a chai

Explore and enjoy our range of healthy and delicious chai latte blends. Perfect for making them in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to spice up your day with these rich and creamy blends, that provide immune boosting effects and a clean kick of energy for the perfect pick me up. Give it a chai today.

Our My Melbourne is a fruity tea that highlights overtones of creamy vanilla. Crafted from a unique blend of single origin black tea, rose petals, rosehip, strawberry, and vanilla flavour, this is Melbourne tea.  

We would love to see you try this iced tea cube recipe and let us know what you think – share them on our socials @teadroptea.

"Did you know that tea can boost and support your immune system, helping to keep you protected from those pesky cold and flu bugs?" It also keeps you hydrated which is crucial for the regulation of body temperature, prevention of infections and delivering nutrients to cells.

With the cold and flu season around the corner, it's time to start preparing our body for optimal immunity. There is nothing like a hot cup of tea, after a cold, rainy day and when you’re under the weather.  

Give your immune system a boost, naturally with our fave winter teas.

Green Tea

Our delicate green teas boast a refined and vibrant range of flavour profiles with all the healthy benefits of antioxidants. Make it a daily addition to your health routine, to get you through the colder days.

"Try our favourite immune-boosting green teas:"

• Genmaicha
• Original Matcha

Peppermint tea is known for its decongestive powers and aids in easing nasal congestion from colds. The peppermint leaves contain menthol and when inhaled through the hot steam of the tea through each sip, helps us to breathe easily when congested.

Blended with the purest and freshest peppermint leaves, experience the calming nature of our Peppermint tea.

Turmeric

Fondly known as the golden healer, our turmeric latte compromises an ancient medley of spices with powerful  anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that help to regulate the immune system and protect your body from colds. 

Try our delicious smooth Turmeric Latte.

Lemongrass

Naturally uplifting, lemongrass is flavourful and nutritious giving your immune system a much needed boost.

Press the reset button with a delicious cup of our Lemongrass Ginger. 

Chamomile

Chamomile tea is beneficial for those who are after a relaxing state of calm. It has a powerful antioxidant that activates the brain receptors and encourages a restful night of sleep, when you are having trouble sleeping due to a sore throat and stuffy nose. 

Try our perfect blend of Chamomile Blossoms, rose petals and lavender buds to give you a good night's rest this winter.

Ginger

From digestion to reducing inflammation and easing pain, ginger is definitely one tea worth adding to your daily routine.

Try our favourite ginger tea Malabar Chai.

Berries

Naturally sweet and flavourful, our berry teas are rich with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients helping your body get through the cold and flu season.

Try one of our favourite berry teas to help you through this winter: 

• Fruits of Eden
• Kiwi Berry

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