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

Chai was built for the heat, not just winter

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. Brew enough for everyone and share the ritual. 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 sugary 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 spices, real flavour. Iced coffee can't compete.

Iced coffee gives you caffeine and not much else. Real iced chai means real ingredients: cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, fennel and black pepper over ice. Cooling, complex and lightly spiced, not just cold and bitter. Once your summer drink has actual flavour, it's hard to go back.

Two glasses of iced chai on a garden table

It's the drink built for sharing, and summer is the season for it

Chai has always been social. Pour a pitcher, pass it round the table, top up the garden. One Loka brew makes 600ml, two to three tall glasses, so you're serving the table, not brewing one cup at a time.

The Loka Chai Maker beside a glass of iced chai

The best iced chai comes out of your own kitchen.

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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Loka Chai Maker

Making authentic chai at home has never been this easy. Or this good.

The Chai Fountain™

No more spillover. As your chai heats up, the Chai Fountain™ lifts and circulates the brew.

Loka Chai Maker lifestyle
A ritual worth sharing

Full-bodied chai, brewed the way it's made in chai stalls across South Asia.

Loka Chai Maker - engineered rim, pour from any angle
Pour from any angle

No boil-overs. Easy pour. The circular rim gives you a smooth, mess-free pour from any angle.

Loka Chai Maker - 3-ply base, grade 304 stainless steel
Built to last, brew after brew

304 stainless steel with a 3-ply base for even heat. Works on gas, electric, and induction.

Loka Chai Maker - integrated strainer
Integrated strainer

Smart filtering, seamless disposal. Available with a silicone or stainless steel strainer.

Loka Chai Maker - designed with Pentagram
Designed with Pentagram

Three years of development, dozens of prototypes, and an award-winning design recognized by Red Dot and Core77.

Loka Chai Maker - perfect chai every time
Perfect chai, every time

No shortcuts. No compromises. Just the real taste of traditional chai, brewed at home.

Loka Chai Maker
A joy to use

The ritual of brewing chai, without the mess or the monitoring.

Loka Chai Maker - made for chai lovers
Made for chai lovers

A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves real chai, or wants to make it more often.
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.

Check out our Help Center for more detailed product FAQs.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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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    The chai tea is amazing!

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    efficient, very nice. Would recommend. Price is steep, but I have money to spend.

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    Great product! Cane super fast and works amazingb

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  • Charlie
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    Very interesting concept for a tea pot. Works exactly as advertised. Doesn't boil over. Easy to clean using hot water and a bottle brush. Takes the "work" out of making Chai. A bit pricey but worth the cost. I would recommend to others.

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