5 reasons iced chai is the drink of the summer (and how to make it properly)

Chai isn't just a winter drink. Cold and spiced, made properly, it might be the best thing you drink all summer. This is Iced Chai Season.

Friends raising glasses of iced chai together
Friends drinking iced chai together

Iced Chai is the drink of the summer.

Chai was never a winter drink. Across South Asia it's drunk daily, year-round, in serious heat. So when summer arrives, chai doesn't step aside for iced coffee. It goes over ice. Pour a pitcher and pass it around the table. Chai has always been a drink for company. This is Iced Chai Season.

BeforeGeneric Iced Chai

Generic Iced Chai

Sweetened concentrate, milk and ice

AfterProper iced chai

Proper iced chai

Made from whole spices, full of real flavor

Most iced chai is syrup, not chai.

Sweetened concentrate, milk, ice. That's what you're getting at most cafés. If that's the only iced chai you've had, you've mostly been drinking sugar with a bit of spice on top.

Loose-leaf black tea and whole spices

Real chai means real ingredients.

Loose-leaf black tea and whole spices, brewed properly. Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, fennel and cloves, with nothing artificial and no syrup in sight. Chai has traditionally been enjoyed in hot climates for centuries.

Two glasses of iced chai on a garden table

The best iced chai comes out of your own kitchen.

A café makes iced chai for speed. At home you get the full brew: whole spices given time to open up, tea steeped to actual strength, flavour with real depth instead of a quick pump of concentrate. It's easier than it sounds and every glass comes out the way the last one did.

The Loka Chai Maker beside a glass of iced chai

This is what the Loka Chai Maker was built for.

It brews loose-leaf tea and whole spices on your stove, no teabags or powder anywhere in the process. Brew it the way you'd brew a hot cup, then pour it over a full glass of ice. Done. This is Iced Chai Season, and now you know how to make it properly.

Make it iced. Make it yours.

Join the Iced Chai Club.

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The Loka Chai Maker

Perfect chai, every time.

Brew authentic chai at home, without the mess. The Loka Chai Maker honors the craft of real chai while making it easy and joyful to brew.

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Traditional chai-making is messy and time-consuming.

Chai boiling over onto the stove. Tea and spices going everywhere. Stubborn-to-clean pots. Complicated ingredients.

Making chai is a pain, and too often, that means compromising with instant chai powder or teabags.

Loka makes real chai easier to brew, without the mess or shortcuts.

The patented Chai Fountain™ prevents foam overflow, keeping chai in the Chai Maker and off your stove. The built-in strainer catches loose tea and spices. Cleanup is simple thanks to the ceramic non-stick interior.

Now you can enjoy the full flavor and ritual of traditional chai with none of the mess or shortcuts.

01
Fill. Add water, milk, and your chai blend of choice. A tea bag and chai masala works well too. Then turn on the heat.
02
Brew. No more hovering over the stove. Enjoy the moment. Go dance to some Bappi Lahiri, make some bhel, or simply relax nearby.
03
Serve. There’s enough for three people or three rounds for you. Serve it hot or on ice. Whichever is more appealing.
Patented Chai Fountain™Patented chai fountain feature. Never boils over. The Chai Fountain™ prevents foam overflow, keeping your chai in the Chai Maker and off your stove.
Engineered rimEngineered rim to avoid boil over and for mess-free pouring. The continuous circular lip guarantees a smooth, mess-free pour from any angle.
Built-in, removable strainerBuilt-in, removable strainer for effortless disposal. The built-in strainer catches loose tea and spices, so there’s no need for an external strainer.
Ceramic non-stick coatingDurable ceramic non-stick coating for an effortless clean. Free from PFAS, PTFEs, lead, and cadmium.
Durable grade 304 stainless steel constructionBuilt to last, brew after brew. Grade 304 stainless steel ensures your Chai Maker stands the test of time and taste.
3-ply base construction3-ply base construction for optimal heat transfer.
Suitable for gas, electric, and induction hobsDesigned with flexibility in mind, Loka works on gas, electric, and induction hobs.
Makes 600ml of chaiMakes 600ml of chai, or 2–3 cups.
Classic pot / panLOKAChai tea bag
Authentic and deep flavor
Quick and easy to clean
Fast, simple and convenient
Health benefits of loose leaf tea and spices
Infuse your home with chai aroma
Joy to use

Loka is made to be used every day. It’s built with durable grade 304 stainless steel construction, a ceramic non-stick coating, and a 3-ply base construction for optimal heat transfer.

No more compromising with instant chai powder or teabags. No more spillover. No more stubborn-to-clean pots. And fewer trips out for expensive café chai.

Just full-flavored traditional chai at home, with none of the mess or shortcuts.

Material
304 Stainless Steel
Capacity
1–3 cups / 20oz / 600ml
Finish
Non-stick ceramic coating
Compatibility
Works on gas, electric, and induction stovetops
Special features
Never boils over, 360° pour, easy-clean surface
How many cups does it make?
The capacity is 10–20oz, which brews a single serve or up to 3 medium sized cups of chai.
What stove can I use?
Our Chai Maker works on all stove types (induction, gas, electric).
Which chai blends can I use?
Our Loka blend is optimised for the chai maker. Other blends (including your own) also work beautifully. Even tea bags and powdered spices can be used.
What milk do you recommend?
We recommend dairy or oat milk (½ to ⅔ milk depending on how creamy you like your chai). More than ¾ milk or specialty high protein milk should be brewed at lower heat to avoid risk of scorching the milk.
What if it's not for me?
Send it back within 30 days under the happiness guarantee. Shipping is free both ways.

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3 steps, perfect chai

01

Fill

Add water, milk, and our Masala Chai Blend (a tea bag and other chai blends work too). Then place on the stove at medium-high heat.
02

Brew

No more babysitting the stovetop. Enjoy the moment. Go dance to some Bappi Lahiri, make some bhel, or simply relax nearby.
03

Serve

Ready in 9 to 15 minutes (stovetop dependent). There’s enough for 2–3 cups so great for sharing, or a big round for you. Garam-garam (hot-hot), or thanda-thanda (cold-cold). Whichever the season requires.

Loved by thousands of chai drinkers

Life transforming chai maker

Oh my goodness. What a difference this has made to my chai making mornings. No more ‘NOT AGAIN’ moments after accidentally having the pot overflow with hot sugary chai all over the hob.
Lali Verified Reviewer

Love our Loka!

No more spillovers! What a simple yet elegant appliance that has taken all the pain and brought back all the pleasure ofmaking a wonderful cup of chai at home.
Zoheb Verified Reviewer

Great Easy to Use Product

It lived up to expectations. It was super easy to use and produced a perfect cup of chai. I got the chai blend too and it was nice and spicy. Love it!!!
Elizabeth Verified Reviewer

Above and beyond all expectations

The experience of using Loka is just pure magic - we went from a family drinking chai maybe once a month, and mostly at the cafes, and often complaining how they've made it too sweet or too watery, to enjoying it every day with perfection in every cup.
Eugene Verified Reviewer

Perfect cup

I’ve never made a true chai from scratch and using the Loka was so easy and so satisfying. Added my chai blend, milk and water and waited for the fountain to start. The kitchen smelled great and brewing it with the Loka gently forced me to slow down and enjoy the entire ritual.
Jenny Verified Reviewer

A Beautiful, Smart Upgrade for Chai Lovers

For someone like me who has no patience for making chai the traditional way with pots and cleanup, this device has been a game changer. It actually makes chai-making fun. I especially enjoy watching the fountain of chai roll up when it reaches the right temperature.
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125 reviews
  • Dorian
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Easy chai

    Namaste. I love my new Loka chai maker, could almost be back in India.

    I made my first cups today with their Masala chai blend. Delicious and easy to use and hand wash after. The how to video is brilliant.

    Loka

    Hey, thanks so much for the kind words! Super happy to hear you enjoyed our video guides too :) Anish

  • Rashad
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Easy to use, works as described. Fast shipping

  • Shannon
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Love it! So easy to use and makes excellent chai.

  • heena
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Love this Loka !!!!!!!