Bright Chai Syrup
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| Management number | 253688637 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$5.60 | Model Number | 253688637 | ||
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This isn't a heavy, brooding chai. Originally launched as Summer Chai for a reason — Bright Chai leans into the lighter end of the spectrum, with citrus-forward black tea and warm baking spices (cinnamon, clove, allspice, cardamom) instead of the heavy, peppery masala-style heat you might know from elsewhere. It's chai you'd actually want over ice.
It's the chai for people who find traditional chai too intense, or for warm-weather drinks where a heavy spice profile would feel like wearing a sweater in July. Stir an ounce into iced oat milk for an unreasonably good iced chai latte, splash it into sparkling water for a chai soda you'll actually finish on a hot day, or use it to add tea-and-spice depth to a brunch cocktail.
Tasting Notes: citrusy black tea, cinnamon, clove, allspice warmth, light cardamom finish
The Short Version: A lighter, brighter take on chai — black tea brewed with citrus-leaning baking spices instead of heavy peppery heat.
Ingredients: Filtered water, black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, allspice, organic cane sugar, ascorbic acid.
Perfect For: People who find traditional chai too heavy, summer-iced-latte regulars, brunch-cocktail makers, and anyone looking for chai-without-the-weight.
Best Enjoyed In: Iced chai lattes (1 oz syrup + 6 oz oat milk), dirty chais (add a shot of espresso), summer chai sodas (1 oz + 6 oz sparkling water), or bright cocktails with light rum, gin, or bourbon.
The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.
Get Inspired
- A refreshing iced Chai on Ice for warm-weather chai cravings
- A bright, summery Summer Daze Mocktail that leans into the citrus side
- A barista-style Dirty Chai for serious coffee-and-chai fans
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.
Q: What's the difference between Bright Chai and a traditional masala chai?
A: Bright Chai is lighter than traditional masala chai. Where masala chai leans heavily on black pepper and ginger for heat, Bright Chai foregrounds the baking spices — cinnamon, clove, allspice, cardamom — for a softer, brighter profile. It originally launched as "Summer Chai," which is still the easiest way to describe its character: chai that works just as well over ice in July as in a hot mug in January.
Q: Can I use Bright Chai syrup in hot coffee or milk?
A: Yes — that's its primary use. Stir ½ to 1 oz into hot or iced milk (dairy or oat) and you've got a chai latte. Add a shot of espresso and you've made a dirty chai. It also works beautifully stirred straight into hot coffee when you want a little spice without committing to a full latte.
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