I just love my sticky
"I just love my sticky chai! I purchased a lovely square glass teapot and every evening I treat myself to a bedtime drink, using a special mug which reads Number 1 Cat Mum!"
Original Sticky Chai
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$21.00 - Regular price
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$21.00
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Tastes Like
Chai
Cinnamon
Ginger
Our famous sticky chai recipe (the first in the UK!) is made in small batches, using freshly ground spices, Indian Assam Tea & wildflower honey.
Our Original Sticky Chai is a perfect balance of spices, including cardamom, ginger & cinnamon, all blended together to create a rich, deep flavour. We love to infuse our sticky chais on the hob in oat milk but they can also be enjoyed steeped in hot water using a Brewdini or even cold brewed! Keep scrolling to learn how to make sticky chai in 4 delicious ways.
While our Original Blend contains caffeine, we have lots of delicious rooibos blends which are caffeine-free, check out the full range here!
*Please note we tend to allow around 10g of chai per cup.
Ingredients
Wildflower Honey (42%), Indian Assam Black Tea (37%), Cardamom, Ginger, Fennel, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Clove, Black Peppercorns
Warning: Packed in an environment that contains nuts.
Please check out our allergens page for any queries you may have regarding ingredients.
The history of Sticky Chai
☕ What Is Sticky Chai?
Sticky Chai is a modern take on traditional Indian masala chai. It combines tea leaves, spices & honey into a thick, sticky blend that's easy to brew & packed with flavour.
📜 Where It All Started
Masala chai has been enjoyed in India for centuries. It's brewed with black tea, milk, & spices like cardamom and ginger. Sticky Chai, however, is a much more recent invention.
🌏 A Modern Invention
Sticky Chai emerged in the early 2000s in Australia, where baristas wanted a chai that was more authentic than powders or syrup. Mixing spices & tea with honey created a ready to use blend that locked in flavour and aroma.
🍯 The UK’s First Sticky Chai
Bird & Blend introduced the UK’s first Sticky Chai. Using eight spices & wildflower honey, the recipe quickly became a fan favourite & even won a Great Taste Award!
🌿 What’s Next?
Since then, we’ve expanded the range with seasonal and limited-edition blends inspired by our most loved teas.
Tea, Matcha & Sticky Chai Size Guide
Loose Leaf Tea*
| Size | Cups | Cold Brew Bottles |
| 20g pouch | 10 cups | 1-2 |
| 50g pouch | 25 cups | 3-5 |
| 150g pouch | 75 cups | 10-15 |
| 300g pouch | 150 cups | 20-30 |
Tea Bags*
| Size | Cups |
| 15 gift pack | 15 |
| 40 pouch | 40 |
| 100 pouch | 100 |
Matcha*
| Size | Cups |
| 30g tin | 25-30 |
| 100g pouch (upgrade to pouch & save 25%) | 80-100 |
Sticky Chai*
| Size | Cups |
| 90g jar | 9 |
| 150g refill pouch | 15 |
*Please note all sizes are approximate & can vary by tea blend & brewing preferences.
How to make sticky chai
How to make a hot sticky chai
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Step 1
2 tea spoons (or 1 heaped tea spoon) to 1 cup of milk.
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Step 2
Heat with milk on stove or pop in the microwave
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Step 3
Strain out in your fave mug with an infuser/ strainer.
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Step 4
Sprinkle with cinnamon, cocoa powder or nutmeg!
How to make iced sticky chai
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Step 1
2 tea spoons (or one heaped spoon) of chosen sticky chai flavour
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Step 2
Add to your Brewdini or strainer of choice, top with water & steep for 4 minutes.
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Step 3
Once brewed pop into a fridge or pour into a cocktail shaker with ice & shake, shake, shake!
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Step 4
Add sticky chai to a glass, add cold milk & sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon!
Tea Mixologist Top Tip
Chai Guide
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Sustainability & Ethics
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Happiness Guarantee
We are so confident that you will love your new blends that if you aren't 100% happy we will replace!
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B Corp
We are proud to be part of a group who believes in doing business the right way!
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Carbon Conscious
We're working hard to reduce our footprint, from installing solar panels to partnering with zero-emissions delivery partners.
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Recyclable
100% of our product packaging is plastic-free & is either recyclable or compostable.
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Teas For Trees
318,583 trees planted from every time someone has used a disposable cup. All cups, straws & lids in store are plastic free.
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Charity
£355,248 raised for over 30 good causes with our ChariTEA programme
Overall rating: 4.598513 / 5 from 269 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Original Sticky Chai offers a delightful and spiced beverage experience, praised for its rich, deep flavor and well-balanced spices. Customers appreciate the amazing taste, top-notch brew, and lovely smell. While some find the honey too sweet, the overall experience is highly recommended for both hot and cold brews.
Summary topics
- Taste: 34%
- Spice Blend: 6%
- Smell: 6%
- Tea Experience: 20%
- Brew Quality: 5%
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Review highlights
- "Also I found that cold brewing it totally enhances the flavours, it really brings out the spices." —
- "This chai has a delicate flavour, I do like my chai strong so find this is a lighter drink." —
- "Great smell and flavour, the sticky chai gives me a tasty alternative when I don't want coffee." —
Reviews
"Just my fav tea, not too sweet and full of flavour"
Super Yummy!
"Absolutely love this tea super yummy!"
Sticky Chai
"Foul taste, sorry"
Delicious!
"Have tried several flavours of sticky chai and they are all delicious. Warming and tasty."
Easy to make chai
"I love this - it's spicy, sweet, and so easy to make. I made mine with oat milk and it infused beautifully. If I make black chai I generally add a sugar cube, but no additional sweetness was needed with this as it's all infused into the sticky chai. It's quite close to the chai I love from Dishoom, but with little to no preparation. Also my entire kitchen smelled amazing for about an hour afterwards!"
Not my cup of tea
"Too much dust and bits in the tea"
"Very nice, wish the flavour was a touch more punchy."
Comforting tea
"I was expecting a little more from this sticky chai. I boiled it in milk for quite a while but it didn't give me the colour that I was anticipating and despite its name, it wasn't that sweet. However, the flavour of the spices did come through and it is comforting to have on a cold, wet day."
Awsome Chana Masala!
"Comfort and warmth in a mug. Love it!"
Q&A
- Where does the honey you use come from?
- Hello Sarah, our Wildflower Honey is from a company in Edinburgh that we have used for sometime. Andi @ B&B
- Hi Could you tell me how long it lasts before being opened. I.e. what’s the best before date of a jar? All the best Max
- Hi there, thanks so much for asking! The date on the jar should be around 12-18 months so you should have plenty of time to enjoy it! Ian @ B&B
- Is there caffeine in this?
- Hi Rachel! Thanks for getting in touch to ask about our Sticky Chai. It does have caffeine as we use black tea as the base. Happy Sipping! Ian @ B&B
- How are the refills packaged?
- Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your question! Our Sticky Chai Refills are packaged in pouches exactly the same as our loose leaf tea . They are completely compostable and made from paper and plants like eucalyptus and corn starch! I hope this helps :) Yours Brew-ly, Marlie @ B&B
- Can I prepare the sticky chai using the Brewdini? Thank you :)
- Hi Isabella, thanks for the great question! You can use a Brewdini for Sticky Chai! I've used it a few times and it works perfectly for me, Ian @ B&B