A Hot-Bodied Invigorating Tea -- CHAI SPICE by Stash

© Ugur Akinci

Stash company is so far ahead in bringing us one high-quality tea blend after another.

Here is my latest favorite: CHAI SPICE.

As its red packaging suggests, this a tangy, spicy, hot-textured  blend, perfect to take care of that 3 p.m. afternoon slow-downs.

It's got black tea, cinnamon, ginger root, cinnamon flavor, clove oil, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and cardamom oil. It comes in decaff version as well.

You want to give your taste buds a workout? Then this is your tea for sure. But take it easy. If you drink two bags in a row, for example, it may upset your stomach or give you a headache. Don't let your teabag sit in your cup for too long.

I prefer one a day, at most two, sometimes with a slice of lemon for that extra metabolism kick. It's enough to rev up your system a notch or two.

Also recommended: try it with milk for a milder ride late at night.

You can cool it off, save it in the fridge, and try it later cold as well. A few ice cubes will transform this strong cinnamon-clove blend into a delicious ice tea offering indeed. Perfect for hot July and August afternoons.

A delectable tea for waking up from any siesta. Enjoy!

Available (both regular and decaff) from Amazon.