While this was much better than the cookie tea from Meijer, it was far from being a good tea. It was “meh” at best since there were some elements of chai in the mug. What the tea did well was that there were some spices, but very mild. What it didn’t do well is that the black tea base is completely lacking. I let the teabags sit in the mug the entire time while I was sipping, and the tea never seemed to get stronger. I love a strong chai, and this fell short in providing the necessary intensity which is required for a chai.