Iced Chai Tisane
We all know that most foods are way better homemade than from the store. Have you ever thought about drinks in that same way? If you like iced chai from Starbucks, imagine how good it could be homemade! 
Here’s Allison’s recipe for perfect chai tea, which I highly recommend iced on these hot days. It’s easy to make, creamy and perfectly spiced, and if you use our Rooibos Chai Tisane (Herbal Tea), it’s caffeine free, so you can enjoy it any time of day or night.
What to use…
2 Tablespoons Rooibos Chai Tisane
12 oz filtered water
6 oz non-dairy milk of your choice
Your preferred sweetener
…and how
1. Place tisane and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn off and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Add the non-dairy milk and steep for 2 more minutes.
3. Strain, sweeten to taste, ice and enjoy!
Sip a Sweet Springtime Treat
Looking for a sweet treat that won’t expand your waistline? Believe it or not, iced tea is one of my favorite warm-weather treats. It’s cool, sweet and refreshing, and, if you use herbal tea and stevia, it’s not sugary or caffeinated. 
We have several delicious fair-trade teas and tisanes (herbal teas) here at Allison’s, but my favorite flavor right now is our Rooibos Chai. I brew it in the evenings in quart jars, put it in the fridge over night, add a splash of nut milk and a few drops of stevia and bring it to work with me. It’s spicy and refreshing to sip on all day, plus, it curbs my sweet tooth and helps me stay hydrated. I also love that my glass jars or stainless steel bottles are more sustainable than store-bought glass or plastic ones, and my homemade, fair-trade tea tastes better than store-bought, too!
Let it Snow!
The first snow of the season arrived at Allison’s Gourmet HQ this week, reminding us that the holidays really are just around the corner. Hannukah begins today and Christmas arrives in two short 
weeks, but there’s still time to secure your holiday gift orders for friends and loved ones. Choose from our delicious, decadent selection of sweet treats, or give an instant gift certificate.
Whatever you choose, we’re here to help ring in the holiday cheer!
Today, we’re thinking warm and cozy thoughts centered on Peppermint Hot Cocoa and Rooibos Chai Tisane. Comfort in a mug!
Tell us: What’s your favorite way to stay warm on a cold, wintery night?