Nearly twenty years ago, we started blending and grinding our unique masala (spice blend) recipe into a sweet, potent and aromatic mixture that has fueled the growth of Firepot ever since! Many tea aficionados prefer the beauty and authenticity of steeping their tea from loose-leaf. There's some...

  Chai is a Firepot tradition on which we’ve built a legacy of quality, taste, and the perfect blend of whole organic hand-blended spices. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. You often think of a warm steaming mug of chai to keep you warm in the summer...but don’t miss the chance to add ...

  When you visit Rwanda, you are sure to taste Ginger Tea. It is a warm creamy tea with milk, very similar to Indian Chai. However, instead of a masala, or spice mix, of a combination of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, Rwandan black tea is blended solely with ginger. The fresh ginger adds...

  Nearly everyone enjoys a sweet confection as their final course after a delicious dinner. After the satisfaction of a savory entree, most of us enjoy capping off a quality meal with a little something sweet. Our Masala Chai Tiramisu is an indulgent grand finale worth sharing with friends and fa...

  Sweet and tangy strawberries are a perfect accouterment to our umami-rich Matcha. It’s summertime in a glass!And it’s such an easy recipe to make at home. Simply muddle a cup of fresh strawberries by slightly mashing them with a fork. Add ice, layer in your favorite milk, top with dissolved Ama...

  Originally, Firepot Chai was a loose leaf tea blend combining our freshly ground spice blend (“masala”) and black tea. Over time, I added a caffeine-free version replacing the black tea with rooibos, a Yerba Mate version, and one with cacao nibs. Eventually, as customers and cafes demanded a ch...

  Spicy and refreshing, this cocktail is the perfect addition to any gathering. One of our favorite chai recipes, this Chai Bourbon Mule combines zingy ingredients with the warming spices of our Masala Chai Concentrate.  Inspired by an ancient recipe from Northern India, our masala chai (meaning...

  The "agony of the leaf " is the term for the slow unfurling of a tea leaf in hot water. It is the process by which the leaf softens and begins to express its flavor, color and strength-- it’s essence-- into the water. It is beautiful and mesmerizing to watch. While teabags offer convenience, th...

  Life is about getting the most out of every moment, and in much the same way, truly enjoying your tea means getting the most out of every tea leaf through re-steeping. In fact, re-steeping high-quality tea is a great way to get more out of your investment, allowing you to justify spending more ...

  It’s fairly well known that great tea comes from China, Japan and Taiwan. Even Kenya and India are known worldwide for their tea production. What is lesser known outside of the industry  is that Rwanda is the producer of some absolutely amazing and vibrant teas.  A relatively new crop for the s...

Like the Japanese over 900 years ago, preparing Matcha is a ritual that brings calm and focus as much as the tea itself. In making your Matcha in the traditional method, you’ll need a few Japanese tea tools to assist. Here’s a helpful list on what you’ll need and a bit of background into this ce...

As the fall season fades into winter, we know two things to be true: there's never enough pumpkin and there's never enough chai. We can't help but be drawn to their warmth and decadence. While both ingredients individually satisfy our soul and our tastebuds, we can't help but marry the two to cre...