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Heavy on the cardamom, and too light on the other spices. I wanted more spicy ginger, but the cardamom overwhelmed.

My parents, who are Costco devotees, turned me on to this one. It’s a staple for me, both at work and at home. Clean and deep taste, invigorating, and speedy to steep — just 30 seconds, then you shake in the tiny amount of matcha powder.

I like the apple-y taste to this, but I wouldn’t buy it again. It’s hardly got any spice to it.

When I have a bag of bland chai, I combine it with this to kick up the taste. But this is spicier than I remember it. Maybe too lively for most, but it goes well with honey and soy milk.