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High Desert Pinon Chai

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High Desert Herbal Chai

A warming desert chai made with wild-harvested pinon needles from the high desert of Southwestern Utah.

Unlike traditional chai blends built solely on spices, Piñon Chai begins with fresh pinon pine needles, bringing a bright, resinous forest note that reflects the landscapes where these trees grow. Each batch of piñon is sustainably harvested by hand in the desert mountains and mesas of Utah.

Combined with warming chai spices, the result is a deeply aromatic tea that feels both grounding and invigorating.

Wild Harvested Piñon

Piñon pine has long been part of the cultural and ecological landscape of the American Southwest.

The needles used in this tea are harvested by hand in Southwestern Utah, where piñon forests grow across desert plateaus and mountain slopes. Harvesting is done carefully and seasonally, taking only small amounts from each tree.

The needles bring both flavor and traditional herbal value. Piñon has historically been used in regional herbal traditions for respiratory support and as a warming winter tea.

The Flavor

Piñon needles contribute a fresh, evergreen aroma with subtle citrus and resinous notes. These pair naturally with classic chai spices.

The blend is warm, bold, and slightly sweet from licorice, with layers of spice that unfold slowly as the tea steeps.

Flavor notes include:

• forest pine
• warming ginger
• cinnamon spice
• citrus-bright star anise
• subtle sweetness from licorice

Botanical Ingredients

All botanical extracts are herbalist made in-house.

Piñon Needles (Pinus edulis)

Wild-harvested in Southwestern Utah. Piñon needles contain aromatic resins and vitamin-rich compounds traditionally used in warming teas and respiratory-support preparations.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

A classic warming herb used to stimulate digestion and support circulation.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)

Aromatic and warming, cinnamon supports digestion and metabolic warmth.

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Adds natural sweetness while supporting digestive balance and herbal synergy.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

A strongly aromatic spice traditionally used to support digestion and circulation.

Star Anise (Illicium verum)

Provides a sweet, warming spice note and supports digestive comfort.

Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)

Adds subtle aromatic depth and digestive support.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

A warming spice traditionally used in digestive formulas.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Enhances the absorption of warming spices and supports circulation.

Usage and Instructions

How to Brew

Add 1–2 teaspoons of tea to hot water.

Steep 5–10 minutes.

For a traditional chai preparation, simmer gently with milk or a milk alternative.

Sweeten if desired.

Formulation

This tea combines wild regional botanicals with traditional chai spices.

The flavor profile is:

• Evergreen and resinous

• Warm and spiced

• Slightly sweet from licorice

Piñon needles add a distinctive forest-like aroma that sets this blend apart from conventional chai.

Ingredients

Piñon Needles (Pinus edulis), Ginger Root, Cinnamon Bark, Licorice Root, Clove, Star Anise, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Black Pepper.

Small-Batch Herbal Tea

Wild-harvested piñon from Southwestern Utah

Hand blended in small batches

$12.00 USD

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