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Introduce your palate to a signature classic renowned for its remarkable spice complexity and smooth finish. This premium chai delivers a deeply warming infusion that brings tradition, comfort, and solace into a single cup.

The Taste Palette
Spicy Complexity Bold Body Warming Infusion Smooth Finish
Aroma & Bouquet

Rich, exotic, and filled with the distinct fragrance of cardamom, cloves, and warming aromatics.

Premium Sri Lankan Terroir

Combines high quality black teas from the coastal plains of Ruhuna for deep body with leaves from the fragrant hills of Kandy to establish the ultimate smooth foundation.

A Tapestry of Exotic Botanicals

Releases a complex profile using true ginger for vitality, cinnamon and cloves for depth, star anise for character, and delicate rose petals for unexpected softness.

Natural Energy and Digestive Support

Formulated to provide a clean, steady boost to your day while actively supporting comfortable digestion, making it highly versatile whether enjoyed on its own or simmered with fresh milk.

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Tea Drop Malabar Chai

Tea Drop Malabar Chai

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Tea Drop Malabar Chai
Tea Drop Malabar Chai
Tea Drop Malabar Chai

Tea Drop Malabar Chai

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Option: 500g Loose Leaf
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Malabar Chai Is Tradition In Motion

Sip a timeless morning indulgence that bridges the gap between old world recipe and contemporary luxury. Sourced from choice Sri Lankan estates, Malabar Chai benefits from a rigorous selection process. The heavy rainfall and warm climate of the lowlands give the black tea base an unyielding depth that stands up perfectly against intense spices.

To finalize this rich recipe, we incorporate a beautiful harmony of whole aromatics. Cardamom introduces a striking top note, while ginger provides an opening thermal quality. A touch of nutmeg, black pepper, and star anise ensures that the liquor develops a deep complexity on the palate, satisfying experienced chai lovers instantly.

A Richly Harmonized Blend for Restorative Balance

This signature classic functions as an exceptional tool to anchor your daily wellness routine. The inclusion of rose petals softens the finish, preventing the spice notes from overwhelming the tastebuds. The result is a bold beverage that provides clean stimulation, clearing the mind while gently soothing the stomach after meals.


The Tea Sommelier Brew Guide

Treat this blend as a professional tea sommelier would. Use only freshly boiled water to awaken the dense bark spices and black tea leaves at their fullest, and ensure your teapot, cup, and infuser are impeccably clean so only the tea speaks.

Classic Hot Brew Ritual
  1. Add 1 and a half teaspoons of loose leaf Malabar Chai per 230ml cup into your infuser.
  2. Heat fresh water to a full 99°C and pour over the leaves.
  3. Steep closely for 2 to 4 minutes to allow the essential spice oils to release completely.
  4. Strain into your cup and enjoy plain, or finish with warm milk and a touch of honey.
Invigorating Iced Tea Ritual
  1. Place 3 teaspoons of loose leaf Malabar Chai per 150ml cup to build an exceptionally robust base.
  2. Bring your fresh water temperature to the optimal 99°C mark.
  3. Steep the contents thoroughly for 2 to 4 minutes.
  4. Strain the hot concentrate directly over clean ice to lock in the aromatic spice depth.

Product Specifications

Origin 100% Sri Lanka (Ruhuna and Kandy Base)
Ingredients Black Tea, Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Rose Petals, Ginger, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Chai Flavour
Character Bold, spicy, intricate, and smoothly warming
Best Enjoyed An ideal morning or midday alternative to coffee, excellent when prepared as a traditional milk latte or served entirely black
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Find Your Perfect Grind Setting

We precision-grind your beans to match your specific brewing equipment. Match your device below to choose the right setting at checkout.

Plunger & Immersion

Coarse Grind • 6.2

Best for French Press, plunger, and immersion devices where coffee grounds stay in contact with water for an extended brew time.

AeroPress, Pour-Over & Drip Filter

Medium Grind • 5.7

Ideal for paper or metal cone filter methods. Fits AeroPress, AeroPress Go, Hario V60, Chemex, Fretta, Moccamaster, and batch drip brewers.

Stovetop & Moka Pot

Medium-Fine Grind • 5.1

Designed for classic Moka pots to deliver a rich, concentrated extraction without clogging the filter basket.

Standard Home Espresso Machines

Fine Grind • 4.7

Calibrated for entry-level home espresso setups, including:

  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino and Bambino Plus
  • Breville Compact Café and Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • De'Longhi Dedica Range
  • Krups Coffee Makers
  • Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

Optimised Home Espresso

Fine Grind • 4.5

A slightly tighter fine setting for optimal pressure and performance on specific home units, such as:

  • Baby Gaggia

Semi-Pro Espresso Machines (Series 1)

Finer Grind • 4.2

Built for prosumer machines with commercial-style group heads or dual boilers, including:

  • Ascaso Baby and Barista T Series
  • Boema
  • Faema Faemina
  • Gaggia Milano
  • Nuova Simonelli Musica and Oscar
  • Rancilio Silvia
  • Rocket Appartamento and Giotto
  • Wega W Mini

Semi-Pro & High-Pressure Portable Espresso

Finer Grind • 4.0

Recommended for high-bar prosumer setups and specialized manual espresso makers, including:

  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • ECM Giotto
  • KitchenAid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar
  • Wacaco Nanopresso, Handpresso, and Portaspresso portables

Refillable Pods & Capsules

Fine Grind • 3.5

Specially calibrated for reusable stainless steel or silicone pods across all major capsule formats.

Turkish Coffee

Very Fine Grind • 2.0

An extra-fine powder grind essential for traditional unfiltered Cezve or Ibrik brewing.

Please note: While we grind as close as possible to your exact setup, home equipment variations mean flow rates can differ slightly.

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Packed and dispatched fresh from our Brisbane roasteries directly to your door Australia-wide.

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We offer Free Shipping Australia-wide for online orders that include:

  • 1kg of coffee beans (includes cumulative totals, e.g., 4 x 250g bags qualifies)
  • 60-pack coffee capsules
For all other orders, a standard flat rate of $9.95 Australia-wide applies.

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2-Day Turnaround
  • All online orders are packed and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roasteries in Eagle Farm or Bowen Hills, QLD.
  • We maintain a 2 business day dispatch turnaround for all online orders. During major promotional periods, dispatch times may increase slightly.
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  • PO Box addresses may experience slightly longer delivery windows due to carrier restrictions.

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