Classic Black Chai

Classic Black Chai is a loose-leaf chai built on Australian black tea with the maker's house spice blend. The maker calls it a classic caffeinated chai and a smooth, full-bodied cup, and says the spices are ground for quick release.

It is the only one of the maker's chai blends we list that uses black tea, so it contains caffeine. Golden Turmeric Chai and Rooibos Honeybush Chai are caffeine-free, and so is Dandelion Wattleseed Chai, which uses roasted dandelion root, chicory and wattleseed. The maker lists the ingredients as Australian black tea, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, coriander seeds, turmeric, star anise, cloves, sweet orange peel, black pepper and mint.

Made by Margaret River Chai Company, a Margaret River business that blends loose-leaf chai and latte mixes.

Seeing it in person

The maker has a stall at the Margaret River Farmers Market, on Bussell Highway, where you can find it in person (market listing, checked 12 October 2026). Market times are on the market's site.

Delivery

We found no postage details on the maker's site on 12 October 2026, so check postage at its checkout. It sells the chai as loose leaf in a bag or amber jar, or as biodegradable tea bags, as well as a sample size.

Questions

Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. The maker describes it as a classic caffeinated chai, made with black tea.

How do I make it?
The maker suggests simmering the spices on the stove with 30 to 40 per cent water and 60 to 70 per cent milk of your choice, taking your time, and adding fresh ginger or honey if you like.

Good to know

• Australian black tea with house spices; contains caffeine
• Loose leaf in a 150g bag or amber jar, or 20 biodegradable tea bags; a sample size is also sold
• Biodegradable packaging, per the maker
• Made in Margaret River, Western Australia

Facts checked by Shane Simmons from Margaret River Chai Company's website on 12 October 2026. Source: Margaret River Chai Company product page.