Spicy Yerba Chai blends delicious yerba maté with a potent mix of traditional chai spices. Without the weight of black tea, this chai delivers a different kind of kick, showing off the spices in a novel way. Yerba imparts a dry, crisp feeling, and the tea brews up the color of pure gold. When you sip, cinnamon rises first, along with the support of clove and cardamom, delivering that familiar chai aroma. Next, licorice root hits your throat with a soothing, sweet quality. Finally, cayenne and black pepper sneak up with a powerful—and spicy!—aftertaste. As with most chai teas, a short steep tastes smoother, while a long steep brings out extra spiciness. We also enjoy this blend as a toddy, with a drop of honey and lemon.