Halloween week always sneaks up on me. One minute the leaves are just starting to turn, and the next I'm looking for a mug that feels a little warmer, a little spicier, and still easy on the wallet.

That's when I reach for our Spiced Chai.

What makes this blend different

This is a full-bodied black tea blended with seven classic spices: cinnamon, ginger, green cardamom pods, allspice, cloves, and black pepper. It brews into a warm cup with a gentle peppery kick, aromatic without tasting artificial.

If Masala Chai is the one you already know from our shop, Spiced Chai sits right beside it with a little more allspice and that black-pepper finish. Excellent hot, and it holds up iced if a warm October afternoon shows up again.

Samples start at $2.95, so you can try it before you commit to a bigger bag. Same idea we've always had: quality loose leaf at prices that make sense for everyday drinking.

How we brew it at home

Turn the bag upside down a few times first. The powdered spices like to settle at the bottom.

For each 8 oz cup:

• Use 1 heaping teaspoon of Spiced Chai

• Pour freshly boiled water (212°F / 100°C) over the leaves

• Steep 4–5 minutes (go longer if you want more spice)

• Add warm milk and a touch of honey or sugar to taste

Pair it with oatmeal cookies, apple pie, or just a quiet porch minute while the kids are out trick-or-treating. Around here that counts as a solid October plan.

More cozy chai if you want options

Browse the full chai selection for Masala Chai, Vanilla Chai, and the rest of the lineup. Grab Spiced Chai when you want that peppery fall cup ready for the kettle.

Happy steeping from all of us at Beantown Tea & Spices.