Big TrainSpiced Chai Tea Latte Beverage Mix, 3.5 Pound (Pack of 1)

The best Chai mix on the market. I found it because I asked the local coffee shops what they used, and this is what they said. If you want to make a chai that tastes straight from the local coffee shop this is amazing. Also, this big bag is worth it because it lasts me about 2-3 months. The smell is amazing as well.

I loved this chai at a local coffee shop and they said they used this brand… to save some $$ I purchased this and my chai’s come out just as good!!! Oce had this one bad for awhile. So you really get the most for your money.

I used to make my own Chai Latte Tea mix, but had to find an alternative after Lipton discontinued their instant tea mixes. <sad face> I found this Big Train brand at Costco first and found it to taste very similar what I made. Not all Costco stores carry this all the time, so I was happy to find it here on Amazon. It is always on my Reorder list!

I've never been much of a coffee drinker but I would occasionally purchase a frozen frappucino from various places (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc). Then one day I had a frozen Kona Mocha at Sheetz and I was instantly hooked. It had such a distinct, unique flavor that was unlike any of the others out there and I couldn't get enough. The only problem was the price. If you buy one at Sheetz, you'll end up spending over $4 for one (and theirs are small compared to other places). When I went online looking for a recipe on how to make one at home, to save a little money, I stumbled upon this stuff from Big Train. I decided to give it a try because all the ingredients matched up to Sheetz's online ingredients list. Well, let me tell you, they match up for a reason - it's EXACTLY the same. I couldn't believe it. I knew it was the second I opened it because it smelled the same. All you do is blend the powder, ice (I add just a little more than the bag says to, to make it slightly thicker) and milk (I always got almond milk at Sheetz, so that's what I use at home) and it's done. It's fine just the way that is, but because I've been adding caramel every time I buy one at Sheetz, I also add a tablespoon and a half of caramel sauce, too (just the cheap Hershey's kind). The ones at Sheetz also come with whipped cream on top and chocolate drizzle, but that was never that important to me. The bag will make approximately 20 of the Sheetz-sized drinks, so by buying this powder from Big Train, you can easily make frozen Kona Mochas at home for AT LEAST half the price, if not less. Though, to be honest, even though I initially hoped this would help me save money by not having to buy them at Sheetz once or twice a week anymore, I have a feeling, with them being SO good, tasting exactly the same and being so easy to make, I think I might end up spending the same every week anyway, but just having them a lot more frequently now that I found this product from Big Train. I highly recommend it. It's fantastic!EDIT: I've downgraded my rating by one star, not because of the product but because of its packaging/handling. I subscribed to get monthly shipments and my first shipment (the second bag I've ordered) arrived with a nick about an inch long in the bag, causing it to leak powder in the box. Because it's something edible, I didn't take any chances and decided not to use it and got a replacement. It's supposed to arrive in a couple days. I noticed a couple other people have experienced the same issue. I hope this was just a one time thing and I won't experience it again. I'll post again about its condition when my replacement comes. To be continued...UPDATE: My third bag (replacement for second that was damaged) arrived and it was fine. There WAS a small opening in the bottom seam of the bag (probably less than a quarter of an inch), but it was very small (a tiny bit of powder came out only after I lifted it up; there wasn't any in the box itself) and it appeared to just be a natural opening, from the weight/pressure of the powder. When I opened the bag all the way along that same side, the seam appeared to have been sealed all the way across (the grooves were all the way across on both sides), it just naturally opened slightly. The bags are filled with a lot of powder (3.5 pounds is a lot heavier than you'd think) and it must have just caused the seal to break during packing or shipment (or even when I lifted the bag up?). I've been enjoying it since it arrived and it tastes fine (and hasn't made me sick or any thing). I still feel like I need to examine each bag that arrives, but hopefully the bad experiences in the future (if any) will outweigh the good ones. I still highly recommend this product. It's fantastic. I also recommend dividing the powder up when you get it and put each portion in baggies to make it easier when getting ready to blend one up.UPDATE #2: My second monthly shipment arrived today in perfect condition - no holes, tears, cuts or openings.UPDATE #3: I ran out of my second monthly bag before my third (I'm getting another family member hooked on this delicious stuff) so I ordered an extra one. It came in perfect condition - no holes, tears, cuts or openings. I'll update again when my third monthly shipment arrives in a couple weeks.UPDATE #4: My third monthly shipment arrived today in perfect condition - no holes, tears, cuts or openings.UPDATE #5: My fourth monthly shipment arrived today. It was the first time it was shipped in a bubble envelope as opposed to a box, which made me really nervous. LUCKILY, I opened it and the bag was in perfect condition - no holes, tears, cuts or openings, but if they are going to be sending them like this from now on, I'm more concerned than before that something might happen. Hopefully nothing will. Also, if you're unsure whether your bag has an opening anywhere in it or not, believe me, you'll know the second you open the box or envelope, not because you'll necessarily see some of the powder in the box or a noticeable hole in the bag but because the Kona Mocha has such a strong, distinctive smell, you'll smell it right away. So, use your nose as a test, too. If you don't smell anything, it's probably sealed and safe.UPDATE #6: My fifth monthly shipment arrived today in perfect condition - no holes, tears, cuts or openings. This one arrived in a box with bubble wrap for protection (much better than the bubble envelope they used previously). Also, I had ordered an extra bag a little over two weeks ago and it arrived (even with a couple other things in the box) in perfect condition as well. Since I haven't had any issues in a while, I've been happy with my purchases every time since those minor issues happened, and I don't want this review to reach some length limit, I will leave this as it is and only update it from now on when or if an issue ever arises again. Thanks for taking the time to read this review and I hope it helped you decide to purchase some of this great Kona Mocha coffee drink mix. I still highly recommend it.

This product first had a 5 star review. I loved it! It tasted like dessert in a mug. Sweet, smooth, mild, and with just the right amount of spice.

For so long, I have sought the perfect White Chocolate Latte Blended Ice Coffee Beverage Mix ever since Maxwell House discontinued the Intentional House Of Coffee White Chocolate. This heavenly blend is truly delicious. I’ll be honest—I only enjoy one cup in the morning, as I prefer to drink it hot, even though the instructions suggest otherwise. By combining half a cup of hot water with half a cup of hot heavy whipping cream in a coffee mug and adding whipped topping, I experience pure bliss with each sip.Interestingly, I’ve always been a fan of a hot cup of English tea in the mornings, never caring much for coffee, even as a child; the smell just didn't appeal to me. Yet, I had the responsibility of brewing old-fashioned percolated coffee each morning for my parents. They claim I make a great cup of coffee, and I take that to heart.If you follow my method for making this white chocolate drink, you too will find morning bliss in every sip. Though I’ve yet to try iced coffee, I plan to give it a go next summer. I might switch from heavy whipping cream to half and half, but either way, using cream instead of milk or just plain water truly enhances the flavor. It's an experience to cherish each morning.

So funny story. I had been going to this coffee shop every single day for a year because their chai is the best thing i’ve ever had and i am literally addicted. After becoming friends with one of the workers i actually ended up finding out chai they used and she told me it was this. Once i found that out i just ordered it myself and have saved so much money! I mean it’s literally the best chai ive ever had and i will never go back to starbucks or dunkin chai again.

Ive been using the regular vanilla chai for over a year and thought I'd give the reduced sugar a try.Disappointed. There is no reduction in calories and it is still high in sugar. Also, my pet peeve, it does not dissolve in hot water. I have lumps that need to be broken up and then it still sticks to the spoon and cup. I know I'll go back to the regular Big Train Vanilla Chai which I love.