Waka Vanilla Instant Chai is a dissolvable masala chai powder made from pure Indian black tea, real ground spices, and natural vanilla flavor. It contains no added sugar, no sweeteners, no milk powder, no fillers, no artificial solvents, and no preservatives. A 1/4 teaspoon serving contains approximately 15 mg of caffeine, and the 4.5 oz pouch makes about 195 servings. Vegan.
Mix 1/4 tsp of vanilla chai powder with hot water, then add your milk and sweetener of choice and stir. Use a sprinkle for subtle spice or a generous portion for a strong kick. For iced, dissolve in hot water first, then pour over cold milk and ice.
How does the vanilla chai differ from the traditional?
Both use the same spice base — ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and Indian black tea — and both carry approximately 15 mg of caffeine per serving. The vanilla adds natural vanilla flavor for a smoother, rounder cup. The traditional is spice-forward with a clearer clove and ginger edge.
Is it sweetened?
No. Vanilla here is flavor, not sugar. There is no added sweetener and no milk powder, so you control both.
How much caffeine is in a serving?
Approximately 15 mg per 1/4 teaspoon, lower than Waka's black and green teas at about 35 mg and well below coffee.
Can I make a vanilla chai latte with it?
Yes. Dissolve 1/4 tsp in a little hot water, then add hot or steamed milk. For iced, dissolve in hot water first, then pour over cold milk and ice.
Pour 1/4 tsp of chai tea powder into a cup, or adjust the amount to your liking. For hot chai tea, add 4 fl oz of hot water and stir. Top with an additional 4 fl oz of hot water, or hot milk of your choice and mix. For iced chai tea, add 2 fl oz of hot water, stir and top with 6 fl oz of cold water or milk. Adjust amounts to your liking and add ice, sweetener, milk or creamer as desired.
Waka instant coffee contains between 3 mg and 80 mg of caffeine per serving, depending on the roast. Exact amounts by product:
A standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee contains roughly 95 mg of caffeine. Waka Medium Roast at the recommended 2 tsp serving contains approximately 55 mg, which is a little over half the caffeine of a typical brewed cup. Use more powder for a stronger cup.
Every Waka product is printed with an exact "best by" date on its packaging. Waka does not ship any full-priced item with less than three months of shelf life remaining.
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