Brothers Rohit and Dr. Rahul Dixit make Naani’s ready-to-drink chai from a family recipe inspired by the authentic, spice-brewed cups their maternal grandmother served them. Founded by Rohit after nearly 12 years at The Coca-Cola Company, the brand offers a less-sweet bottled chai made with real spices and Assam tea, available with whole milk or oat milk. A portion of profits is intended to support community efforts benefiting the elderly in honor of their “Naani.”
ChaiBagChaiBag is a tea company built around the Indian tradition of chai and a community of chai enthusiasts. It selects tea leaves from plantations at the foothills of the Himalayas, then uses traditional methods to create chai for people seeking the flavor of Indian chai at home.
Brew Black DrinkBrew Black Drink makes boldly spiced loose-leaf tea, centered on its organic Hot Masala Chai blended with black tea, peppercorns and warming spices. Sold in small-batch-style 4-ounce sample bags, the brand emphasizes a deliberately spicy, balanced cup and recommends brewing loose to preserve the tea’s natural oils and flavor.FREDERICK, MD
Dandy BlendBorn from botanist Dr. Peter Gail’s search for a better caffeine-free drink, Dandy Blend makes instant herbal coffee alternatives from roasted roots and grains. The Valley City, Ohio, family business began in 1994 as a basement operation and is now carried on by Gail’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Its powdered beverage dissolves in hot or cold liquid without brewing and is offered in regular, organic and two-root Purely Rooted versions.VALLEY CITY, OH
TácheBorn from founder Roxana Saidi’s homemade experiment during California’s 2015 drought, Brooklyn-based Táche makes pistachio milk designed to bring bold flavor and barista-friendly froth without added oils or filler nuts. Officially launched in 2020, the female-founded company sources pistachios from multigenerational family farmers and donates a portion of profits to support girls’ education through New York City’s Lower Eastside Girls Club.