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How to Best Enjoy TAZO® Chai Latte

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This latte recipe post sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review.

Working from home, I usually try my best to take a lunch break about half through my work day.

My lunch finds me making myself something that is tasty, but also easy to make to eat for lunch time. This is because it is only me and my lunch is also honestly just a quick break from my regularly scheduled work-at-home day.

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Throughout the day, I drink infused water, but at lunch I try to enjoy a something other than my water like smoothies in the really warm weather or tea on a chiller, rainy spring day.

To be honest, the past few weeks here in NY, we have been having some chilly and rainy spring days more often than not sadly.

Tazo K-Cup & Spoon

But the one thing that helps ease the rainy day blues, has been getting to enjoy a cup of TAZO® Chai Latte, which is made from milk, tea leaves and spices and can also easily be brewed with their K-Cup® pods with my Keurig® for my lunch-time breaks.  

Chai latte tea has always been a favorite of mine as it not only has been around for over 5,000 years with origins in Indian history, but chai is a black tea blend that’s part sweet, part spicy, and totally unexpected. But getting to try TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods has meet all these exceptions and much more.

See there is just something about the rich, creamy blended taste of an authentic TAZO® Chai Latte black tea, with every sip including spicy cardamom, cinnamon and ginger that meets a sweet vanilla escape for even the coolest of rainy days. And even more so the new TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods have allowed me to explore a world of flavor from the comfort of my own home during my lunch-time work day breaks. 

Spoon Cup and Tazo K-Cup

So, I have found myself being able to relax, as my taste buds have hosted me on an imaginary journey through the exotic lands of sweet cinnamon, fragrant cardamom, and spicy ginger, leaving me feeling invigorated by the aromatic flavors and ready to travel around the world and ready to start my second portion of my work day once I have drank a steamy, warm cup of TAZO® Chai Latte.

Tazo Chai Latte

But my cup of TAZO® Chai Latte wouldn’t be complete without a wonderful lunchtime meal pairing.  Luckily for me, Padma Lakshmi, New York Times Bestselling author and host, is the brand spokesperson for the TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods new product launch, because Tea and chai have also always been a part of Padma Lakshmi’s life and family heritage.  

The most exciting part is Padma Lakshmi has developed recipes that actually pair perfectly with a cup of chai and you can find all her fabulous TAZO® inspired recipes, HERE.

Tazo Pamphlet

But I actually recently tried a few of her recipes and thought I would share one that I adapted a bit to my own liking with ingredients that I also had in my home from a recent grocery shopping visit, that you can also give a try in your own home easily and conveniently.  Plus this one truly went perfectly with my TAZO® Chai Latte at lunchtime.

TAZO® CHAI LATTE WITH CRAISINS & CREAM CHEESE ON MARBLE RYE TOAST

Craisins and Cream Cheese on Rye Toast
Yield: 1

Craisins & Cream Cheese on Marble Rye Toast

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

A yummy lunch time treat for work at home moms.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of marble swirl rye bread
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh craisins
  • pinch of cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the marble swirl rye bread.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoons of cream cheese on each slice of bread.
  3. Sprinkle cracked black pepper on top of the cheese to taste.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoons of craisins over the cheese on each slice.
  5. Press down lightly on the craisins to embed them into the cheese.
© Janine Huldie

If you too would like to try TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods, you can visit TAZO.com/wheretobuy.  Also for more information on TAZO®, you can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, too.

Do you enjoy a warm cup of tea on cooler, rainy spring days?

Would you like to try TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods?

What is your favorite recipe to have with a cup of chai latte?

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Amanda || Growing Up Madison says

    I love Chai tea no matter what the weather and I love the Tazo brand. Being able to make this at home without having to run out to the coffee shop is awesome. I am going to have to get this the next time I’m picking up my k-cups. BTW that recipe is so simple that I can see myself making this as a quick snack for lunch etc.

    • Janine says

      I am so with you on Tazo and truly one of my favorite brands. And I love this simple recipe for a quick lunch/afternoon-time snack, so couldn’t be happier to share with you 🙂

  2. William Holland says

    Oddly, Chai Latte is Bev’s favorite drink. I’m a simple guy….vanilla mocha for me. That’s my morning break from writing, running out to get my mocha.

    Whatever floats our boats, right?

    Happy Wednesday, Janine!

  5. Bev says

    Ooh yum, that sounds like a great mid-day treat! I wouldn’t think to combine cream cheese and craisins on toast, but that actually sounds delicious and great for kicking those mid-day sweet urges.

  10. Claire says

    What yummy ideas! I love Chai. It is such a good afternoon pick me up! I work from home also and it is hard for me to remember to take that lunch break half way through sometimes.
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  11. Diane Roark says

    Janine,

    I am going to pick some Taza Chai Latti for this weekend for my oldest daughter. She love Chai Tea. In fact, all of us girls love it. Your cream cheese and Craisins treat looks scrumptious too. Thanks for the ideas.

    Blessings and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend,
    Diane

  12. Sheila qualls says

    I’ve had this post in my inbox but haven’t taken time to fully read it until now. If I’d known it was about something so yummy, I would have made time sooner. llol! Love Chai! Will jave to try!

  13. Aunt Gloria says

    It all sounds yummy. I definitely will try the cream cheese and cranraisin sandwich. And the drinks sound delicious….will have to try them also. Thanks for sharing these good ideas for some healthy and good tasting treats! Love…..xxoo

  14. Ann says

    This sounds like the best breakfast ever. I love chai and would love to try these K cups. I didn’t know this was even around in K cups! Thanks for the heads up 🙂

  16. Rea says

    I haven’t tried any type of chai latte. Maybe I should try on my next visit to a coffee shop.
    And aahhh cream cheese!! I think Iove anything with cream cheese in it. LOL

  19. Chris Carter says

    First of all, I LOVE STARBUCKS!!!! Secondly, I simply MUST try this K Cup! I have their french roast K cups and they are soooo delicious! The chai would be perfect for that afternoon slump. I do love me some chai… 🙂

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