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.
Mark Verified Reviewer
The Problem

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.
The Solution

The perfect cup in minutes, without the mess.

  • Patented Chai Fountain™ prevents spills and boil-overs.
  • Built-in strainer catches loose tea and spices.
  • Cleanup is simple thanks to the ceramic non-stick interior.

No more compromising. No more spillover.

Loka was designed to honor the craft of real chai. The patent-pending Chai Fountain™ prevents foam overflow, keeping chai in the Chai Maker and off your stove. Now you can enjoy the full flavor and ritual of traditional chai with none of the mess or shortcuts.
Loka vs other methods
Authentic & deep flavor
Quick & easy to clean
Fast, simple & convenient
Health benefits of loose leaf tea & spices
Infuse your home with chai aroma
Joy to use
Classic Pot / Pan
Chai Tea Bag

Chai that connects, nourishes, and delights

Authentic chai taste in every cup
Effortless access to the health benefits of chai
A ritual worth sharing

Enjoy the full-bodied richness of freshly brewed spices and tea leaves, just as it’s made in chai stalls across South Asia. No shortcuts, no compromises—just the real taste of traditional chai, every time.

With natural spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, chai supports digestion, boosts energy, and enhances overall wellbeing. Loka makes it easy to turn these powerful ingredients into a nourishing daily ritual.

Chai is a moment of pause, reflection, and connection. Whether shared with friends or enjoyed solo, it’s a grounding daily tradition that brings warmth and presence into your day.

A ritual, reimagined

Rituals are at the heart of Loka. There to protect the pauses, to make space for stories, to help chai find its rhythm in your home. Our new Loka brand film is a love letter to that ritual.

Simple steps, perfect chai

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.

Take a closer look

Patented Chai Fountain™

Spill-free, self-stirring

Our Chai Fountain™ prevents foam overflow and stirs itself, keeping your chai in the Chai Maker—not on your stove!
Engineered Rim

No boil overs, easy pour

with our innovative, spoutless design. The continuous circular lip guarantees a smooth, mess-free pour from any angle, making your chai preparation seamless and enjoyable.
Loka Chai Maker Stainless Steel Strainer
Integrated Strainer

Smart filtering, seamless disposal

Simply unlock the upper lip with our ergonomic handle, tap it against your bin, and your used chai blend is gone! Prefer a more hands-on approach? Detach the strainer and tap it out – it's that simple.
304 Stainless Steel

Built to last, brew after brew

Grade 304 stainless steel ensures your Chai Maker stands the test of time... and taste. Known for its exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion, 304 stainless steel is one of the highest standards in premium materials.
Ceramic Coated

Non-stick, naturally safe

Free from PFAS or “forever chemicals” (including PTFEs like Teflon™ and PFOAs), as well as lead and cadmium—our non-stick ceramic coating ensures a safe, effortless clean so you can brew with peace of mind.
Ergonomic Handle

Pour with ease, hold with comfort

Ergonomic handle, mess-free pour and no need for an external strainer. Designed with you in mind, our Chai Maker features an ergonomic handle that ensures a comfortable, neutral grip for effortless pouring.

Multi award winning 
collaboration with Pentagram

Loka is a blend of full flavored tradition, contemporary design, and thoughtful engineering.

Integrated strainer

Integrated strainer available in silicone or stainless steel

Durable ceramic

Durable ceramic non-stick coating

Unique patented

Unique patented chai fountain

Engineered rim

Engineered rim never boils over

Makes 600ml of chai

Makes 600ml of chai (1-3 cups)

Easy pour

Easy pour ergonomic handle

Robust 304

Robust 304 stainless steel construction

Gas, induction & electric

Gas, induction & electric hob compatible

Both built for perfect chai - choose which fits your kitchen ritual

We offer the Loka Chai Maker with two strainer options – both engineered for perfect chai, every time. Each is built for safety, durability, and ease. The only question is which one best suits your kitchen ritual.

Silicone Strainer

  • Hybrid design: highest quality food-grade silicone upper + stainless steel mesh base
  • Stainless steel base with fine mesh to deliver full flavour
  • Dishwasher safe or quick and easy hand-wash
Choose Silicone for quick hand-washing and multiple daily brews.

Stainless Steel Strainer

  • Classic, ultra-durable design
  • Fine mesh delivers full flavour
  • Best for those with a good quality dishwasher or or who prefer a pure metal part
Choose Stainless Steel if you plan to put in dishwasher after every use.

As a Pending B Corp company, we prioritize people, planet, and thoughtful design in everything we do

Learn more
Our commitment
$1 from every chai maker goes to the Loka Social Impact Fund

Reusability and recycling

Designed to reduce single-use waste, our chai maker supports sustainable tea rituals with CTC tea and spices.

Ethical factories

We’re partnered with a trusted manufacturer with strong ethical and environmental standards, audited and documented during our numerous personal site visits.

Sustainable distrubition

Our recyclable packaging is crafted from over 80+% recycled materials and is thoughtfully designed for easy breakdown and recycling.

Equitable partnerships

Collaborating with Diaspora Co., we champion living wages and regenerative agriculture, all whilst maximising flavor.

Crafted by engineers, refined by ritual

Friends since university, Anish & Nikhil bonded over music, basketball, and chai. After Anish’s cancer recovery sparked countless chai-fuelled walks, they set out to make brewing easier.
Teaming up with engineer Andy and Jon’s world-class design team at Pentagram, they spent three years – and a thousand cups of chai – perfecting the Loka Chai Maker.

Anish Shonpal

Founder, Loka

Nikhil Shah

Founder, Loka

Jon Marshall

Partner, Pentagram

Andrew Aitken

Engineer, Loka

Amelia Kociolkowska

Industrial Designer, Pentagram

Chifen Cheng

Sr. Industrial Designer, Pentagram

Common questions

When you buy the Loka Chai Maker, your first month of our Masala Chai Blend is included (complimentary) when you join the monthly chai subscription.

No - you can cancel anytime. You’ll receive your first month of chai on us and only be charged from month two onward if you continue.

You’ll be billed each month on the same date you placed your original order. For example, if you subscribe on January 21, your next charge will be on February 21.

Your first chai blend ships with your Chai Maker as part of your initial order. Once your order is placed, it follows our standard shipping timelines - just like all Loka orders.

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 111 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 81 Total 4 star reviews: 15 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 5
86%would recommend this product
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    Manisha
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Easier way to make masala chai without the mess!

    I really enjoy drinking masala chai but rarely have the time to stand and watch it when made using the traditional method. The Loka Chai Maker takes the jeopardy out of chai making - you can literally walk away and let it do its thing without it boiling over. It’s got me drinking traditionally-made chai more often (from once every few months to 3-4 times a week) and reducing my intake of ‘just add water’ premixes. However, there is still room for improvement, which I’m sure will come in time with tweaks to the current design.

    What I love about the Loka Chai Maker:

    - Enables me to put the chai on the hob and walk away while it does its thing.

    - Sleek, elegant design.

    - Easy to pour without having to fiddle around with a separate tea strainer - I’ve had zero spillage so far.

    - Definitely forms part of the ritual of tea making without the mess.

    - I think the chai tastes better because it can stay at a rolling boil instead of having to simmer it which can sometimes make the tea taste stewed and bitter in a saucepan.

    Room for improvement:

    - Despite the claims, it’s still not the easiest to clean. Yes, the ceramic coated pot is easier to clean than a saucepan, but there are still four parts in total which need cleaning (I find I have to remove the rubber seal every time as chai gets stuck underneath). While the ceramic coated parts clean well with a sponge, any steel parts really need hard scrubbing including the lip of the chai maker which is awkward to get to. The steel…

    Loka

    Wow, what a thoughtful review, thank you for taking the time to write it Manisha. So cool hearing the Chai Maker changed your routine from once every few months to 3-4 times a week. This is exactly what we hoped to do.

    We hear you on the cleaning feedback and a bigger size. Both are very much on our radar, so watch this space.

    Love your tips too. Especially how you've perfected the heat to get a delicious brew. Appreciate you sharing these 🙏

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    Shilpi J.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Loka chai taste

    Hi, we got Loka as a gift from my son. We are making tea in Loka since December and we are full enjoying it.

    It’s really easy to make and taste is so good. No worry to spill is the plus point.

    We also gifted to my son😀because he really liked it.

    Loka

    Aww this is so heartwarming Shilpi! Love that it started as a gift from your son and you enjoyed it so much that you gifted one back to him 😀 That's the best kind of product endorsement! Thanks for sharing this lovely review.

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    Sunil S.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Loka Chai Maker

    This is the first and only chai maker in market that make Chai (Tea) so enjoyable without making a mess if the chai boils over the pan lid.

    While boiling it creates a fountain effect. And there is no strainer needed.

    Cleaning is a breeze since it is non stick with stainless steel strong strainer built in

    Loka

    Thanks for the lovely review, Sunil. The fountain is one of our fav features too. Even though we designed the Chai Maker so you can walk away, sometimes it's nice to stay and watch ✨

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    Sandee
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it!

    I would say that this is one of my best purchases! I love the ease of use and not having to worry about cha spilling over. It is easy to clean! Highly recommend it for anyone looking to get 3-4 cups of cha!

    Loka

    Aww We're thrilled hear this Sandee. The anti-spill feature has been very popular ☺️ Thanks for your review.

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    Abigail L.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Worth the $

    Try as I might I make a mess whenever I make chai. I love chai but due to the mess and hassle I don’t make it as often as I want it. I live in a rural area and there is no place to get a decent chai. This little chai fountain is wonderful, easy to use and beautiful. My daughter often makes chai for herself as well.