Starbucks Teavana Oprah Chai Tea Review | BOGO this Mother’s Day #MC #TeavanaOprahChai
When I say tea is a big deal in our household; I mean it. We drink tea all day, starting with a pot of green tea for my husband and an Earl Grey or Breakfast Blend for myself. We often treat ourselves to a trip to Teavana to pick up some of their delicious loose tea blends, which is why I was thrilled to find out that Starbucks is now serving Teavana teas in their stores.
Why do I love tea so much?
First and foremost, tea makes me feel good. Tea wakes me up without stress. I enjoy the ritual of spooning my tea leaves into a pot and pouring hot water to let it steep. It comes with great accessories–teapots and teacups, honey and fragrant tea leaves. I bring a handy tea mug infuser to work every day along with my favorite loose tea. I often switch it up my tea blends; drinking peachy green one day and chai the next.
Chai is one of my favorite teas, which is why I was eager to try the new Teavana Oprah Chai Tea latte available at Starbucks and participating Teavana stores. I brought two very special people with me to Starbucks to treat to a cuppa: my mother and 17-month-old son, Grayson.
Grayson doesn’t drink tea yet, so he had an organic vanilla milk instead.
Even though mom lives just 40 minutes away, we are lucky to see each other once a month. With my baby boy growing up SO FAST, it’s important to take time–even just a few hours–to visit. Starbucks is the perfect place to catch up because we can meet in the middle, and enjoy a good blueberry scone while we chat.
So how is the new Teavana Oprah Chai Tea ?
We tried one hot and and one iced Teavana Oprah Chai Tea latte. First off…they are both delicious. This isn’t a weak tea. It’s a spicy, sweet treat full of cinnamon, ginger, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves in a black and rooibos tea blend. I’ve been enjoying it at home and really love the warm kick of flavor. You can see–and smell– the quality of the ingredients before it’s even brewed. Yes, it has caffeine, and does the trick when I need a little pick-me-up.
You can purchase boxed sets of Teavana Oprah Chai Tea in Starbucks and Teavana stores nationwide. They are beautifully packaged and make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. You can purchase individual 2 oz. tins of loose tea or a large gift box with 8 oz. of tea, 2 cups and a teapot.Scooped loose leaf tea is available in Teavana stores.
For every Teavana Oprah Chai product sold at Starbucks or Teavana, Starbucks is making a donation to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls–South Africa, benefiting educational opportunities for youth. Starbucks is donating $.25 for every beverage, $1 for every 2oz. of Teavana Oprah Chai Tea (or tea tin) and $4 for each large gift set purchased.
Visit the Steep Your Soul site where you can watch fun behind-the-scenes videos about how Oprah Chai tea was blended. She had a hands-on approach to blending the tea, choosing a full-bodied, spicy tea with a little kick.
This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11th), Starbucks is inviting you to stop in and enjoy a Buy One Get One Free Teavana Oprah Chai Tea beverage. Bring your mom, mother-in-law, sister or just your favorite person and treat them to some delicious tea. It’s a great way to spend time on Mother’s Day and show that special someone how important they are in your life.
What is your favorite tea? How do you like to enjoy it?
I don’t get to Starbucks all that often, but buy one get one sounds like a good reason to go if you ask me!!
I just left a comment & it didn’t seem to post! I’m usually hesitant about trying “branded” teas, but I have a family full of chai drinkers and I love the fact that a portion goes to charity!
Thanks for sharing!
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I love spending time with my mom. 🙂 It’s wonderful just to sit down with mom and catch up!
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WOW! I didn’t know that Oprah had her own tea line. I must look for it and try it too, sounds delish . Thanks for sharing 🙂
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That sounds amazing! I love Chai tea!
Cyndi recently posted…Why I Took My Son Out of Daycare
We don’t even have a starbucks. How sad is that!? but it would be really nice to get out with some friends for a morning hang out with great drinks to get us revved up for the day.
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You and your momma are beautiful 🙂 And I’m a big fan of English Breakfast Tea, myself. With a drop of milk!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication recently posted…How to Create Your Own Poke Cake!
This tea sounds really good to me. I like the many offerings you can find at Starbucks for drink choices.
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Oprah chai tea sounds great, another reason to love Starbucks. Your lucky you go to try Chai tea.
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I love the taste and smell of Chai tea!
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This looks really good. I’ve have to try it next time I’m by a starbucks!
Chai tea is the only kind of tea I will drink. I will have to check this kind out, especially since it supports Oprah’s awesome charity.
Pam recently posted…Go Gluten Free at Sluggos Vegan Cafe
I don’t really like tea. But I love the idea of trying some again for a good cause!
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Chai is so delicious, I love to have it around Fall; it just fits that season for me.
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I’ve heard a lot of great things about chai tea including how it is healthy for you and has calming qualities. I will have to try it out for myself.
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Awesome! We loved the Oprah Chai tea ourselves! My mom was so happy to spend a morning at Starbucks!
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We also are tea drinkers in our family. I love Chai tea. I can’t wait to try this at Starbucks next visit.
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I really love tea, but haven’t tried Chai Tea. I want to take advantage of the b1g1 offer on Sunday to see what the fuss is all about!
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I am going to have to do a search to see if there is a Starbucks near me. We just moved and I have not seen one yet. Hopefully I can find one before Mother’s Day.
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I am not a big tea drinker but I will always give it a try. I would love to participate in this and purchase some of the tea because I think it is going to a great cause.
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I am definitely going to have to give it a try. I might as well since I am a huge tea lover and Starbucks too for that matter!
I love the tea. I tried it the other day and it was so good
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I always prefer loose leaf for my tea. My husband is a bit of a tea snob but I bet he would enjoy trying this. I’ll bring him in for the b1g1 deal. Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t really tried any of these tea on sbux.. but I should give it a try next time
Aisha Kristine Chong recently posted…The Beauty Benefits of Colon Cleansing
I heart the chai tea latte – if I had a limitless budget, I think I’d get one every day!
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Awww I don’t consume caffeine. Do you know if they have non-caffeinated options? You look gorgeous and your review is exquisite. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
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Since I really love the flavor of Chai, I’m definitely going to give this a try. It sounds wonderful.
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Everyone is talking about this, I must really try this out, it looks and sounds so yummy
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I love Teavana & Starbucks, though I’ve never tried chai anything before!
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I am all about sweet tea. I am going to head to my starbucks to try this.
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I love chai tea and Starbucks. I will have to visit again soon.
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I had no idea Oprah was in the tea business. I want to go try a cup right now!
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My husband is a big tea drinker.. I’ve never had chai tea. I think I’ll have to treat myself on Sunday!
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I went to Starbucks today for usual mocha latte but may have to give this a try whenever I’m next there. I’m a big Starbucks fans and this does sound good. Thanks for sharing.
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Sounds like a treat to tea lovers out there! At least Starbucks now has more drinks to choose from!
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