Dairy-Free Dirty Chai Tea Instant Latte

Saw this when shopping for something else at REI and heard it softly whispering my name, figured if REI was carrying it then it probably didn’t suck. Definitely DOES. NOT. SUCK. Promptly returned after the camping trip to buy the store out. Sorta felt like a jerk not leaving any for anyone else, but, I’m putting that on Alpine Start for making such a good drink. I now have developed a slight addiction to the point that I’m actually drinking them at home, like, in lieu of ACTUAL chai from, say, Starbucks. Slightly worried I’m going to start just snorting lines of the packets, but it hasn’t reached that level of addiction. Yet. But do yourself a favor and grab a box, or 10, for your next trip.

This is the ONLY instant coffee I will ever carry on trail. So far it’s got me halfway thru my AT FlipFlop thru hike! Great spice!

Probably more like 3.5 stars
It tastes good but I think it’s too sweet (aka too much sugar at 11g). It isn’t as much chai tasting as I was hoping for. I used an electric milk frother and made a cold drink at home. I don’t think it would be easy to use on the go. I wish the caffeine amount was on the box or on the packet. I looked at two websites to find that detail.

This is the most delicious instant coffee I’ve ever had, and it mixes in hot or cold. Perfect for camping or when I’m I on the run! I rely on these for travel.

After my yoga and before I walk my ol’ lab Riley, I pour hot water and dirty chai into my thermos. I sip and savor as I meander down the street and onto the trail with slow going Riley. Every morning for years, this ritual abides. Sip, savor, walk, stop for Riley to smell or rest. Repeat. And now the taste and smell of alpine start reminds me of my cherished early morning walks with ol’ Riley. Thank you for making it so easy, alpine start!