Unsweetened Chai

Q: Where are Hakanoa concentrates & syrups made?

Our concentrates & syrups are made here in Auckland . We work with Aromatics in Takanini, using recipes developed originally in Hakanoa Street in Grey Lynn.

Q: How long do the concentrates & syrups last? How do I store them?

All Hakanoa products are pasteurised and safe to be stored at room temperature unopened . Syrups can be stored for 3 years and gingers beers for 2 years before their flavours start to fade. Best in a dark cool cupboard if you have one. All Hakanoa products are preservative-free. Our concentrates must be refrigerated after opening and used within 3 months.

$18.00

Pure. Robust. Spice-Forward.

Unsweetened Chai is for those who love the true essence of chai — rich tea and warming spices — without sweetness. Crafted by hand in small batches, this concentrate is bold, clean and unapologetically honest: real spices, organic black tea, and nothing else.

A generous amount of freshly crushed Fiji ginger is simmered slowly with freshly-ground cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns are freshly ground and simmered together. After sieving, we add high-quality organic black tea and bottle it immediately. The result is a chai that’s bright on the nose, grounded on the palate, and beautifully expressive without relying on sugar.

The Craft Behind the Bottle

We brew Unsweetened Chai slowly so each spice can release its full character. There’s no sugar to mask or mute the flavours, just tea and spice married beautifully, The result is a chai that feels energetic yet refined, with layered warmth and clarity.

This is chai for spice lovers, traditionalists and anyone who enjoys tea that speaks for itself. Perfect when you want depth without sweetness.

Serve it simply: pour 30 ml of concentrate into 220 ml hot water or milk and stir. Adjust to taste, more chai for a punchier cup, or a smoother sip when you want something gentler. Try it with just hot water, or even chilled over ice with a splash of milk.

Size:

300 ml 500 ml

Variant

Serve It Like This

add 30mls of Unsweetened Chai to 220mls of hot milk - any kind you like - stir and enjoy
add 15mls tp 220mls hot water to make a Spicy Chai tea

Ingredients

Fresh Fiji Mature-Harvest Ginger
Ceylon Cinnamon
Cardamom pods
Cloves
Black Peppercorns
Organic Black Tea
Sultanas
Filtered water

Nutritional Info

serving size = 30mls, to be diluted in 220mls milk

energy per serving = 63kJ

sugars per serving (from sultanas) = 1.6g

Shipping & Delivery

Our shipping rates are based on your post code, and are passed on without a markup. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout, based on the address you enter.
We ship to most places in the North and South Islands of New Zealand, however we are really sorry, we are unable to ship to Great Barrier, the Chatham Islands & Stewart Island.
Delivery
All deliveries should be delivered to you within 3 - 5 business days.
Expected delivery times for orders placed before midday are:
North Island - 2 business days
South Island - 3 business days
Rural delivery please allow an extra 2 days.

Please note if you place your order on a Friday, we won't be able to send till the following Monday.

Please be aware that we are unable to deliver to PO Box addresses. 

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Unsweetened Chai

$18.00

Why choose Hakanoa?

THE FLAVOUR

Bold, balanced and never artificial. Our syrups, chai and concentrates are crafted to bring real depth — whether stirred into coffee, poured over ice, or drizzled on dessert. Every flavour is designed to linger, not overpower.

REAL INGREDIENTS

We use whole spices, fresh ginger, real citrus and carefully chosen sweeteners — no shortcuts, no flavour tricks. What you taste comes from the ingredients themselves, gently coaxed into balance.

HANDMADE IN SMALL BATCHES

Everything is made by hand in small batches, allowing us to control flavour, texture and consistency at every step. It’s slower this way — and absolutely worth it.

MADE TO BE VERSATILE

From cafés to kitchens, our products are designed to work hard. Perfect in hot or iced drinks, sparkling sodas, baking, desserts, or simply with hot water when you want something comforting and uncomplicated.

Made by real humans

(Who Love Ginger)

Hakanoa began in a home kitchen with fresh ginger, big ideas, and a love of doing things properly. What started as small-batch brewing for friends grew into a family-run business rooted in real ingredients, traditional methods, and a sense of fun along the way.

Every bottle is still made with care, curiosity, and a hands-on approach — crafted to bring warmth, flavour, and a little joy to everyday rituals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Hakanoa concentrates & syrups made?

Our concentrates & syrups are made here in Auckland. We work with Aromatics in Takanini, using recipes developed originally in Hakanoa Street in Grey Lynn.

How long do the concentrates & syrups last? How do I store them?

All Hakanoa products are pasteurised and safe to be stored at room temperature unopened. Syrups can be stored for 3 years and gingers beers for 2 years before their flavours start to fade. Best in a dark cool cupboard if you have one.

All Hakanoa products are preservative-free. Our concentrates must be refrigerated after opening and used within 3 months.

Where can I buy?

Find your nearest stockist with our handy finder.

Type in your city or suburb and you’ll see all the stockists near you. You’ll pay a bit more and most of them only stock single bottles, but any purchase supports our business and we’re very grateful to those stockists for their custom.

There are a lot of cafes that serve our Chai but don’t necessarily stock our ginger beers as well. To make it easy, we’ve created a category so you can see just the ones that have ginger beer.

You can always ask your local to get our ginger beers in, if they serve our Chai they’re bound to be good people

Can I save if I buy on subscription?

Yes! You can buy once and pay the normal price or if you buy on subscription and choose an order delivery frequency, you save!

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Unsweetened Chai

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