Boulder, Colorado · Since 2014

Himalayan Chai. Small Batch. Boulder Brewed.

Small batch brewed by Sherpas from Nepal since 2014. Our generations-old recipe comes from our founder's mother, made with organic Nepali black tea, fresh-pressed ginger, and Himalayan spices

USDA Organic Certified

NON-GMO Project Verified

Sherpa Owned & Operated

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Every Sip Tells A Story

Sherpa Chai is as much about the community as it is about the chai. When we're cooking tea, we're thinking about the people in Nepal who picked it.

Pemba Sherpa, Founder

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The Sherpa Story

From A Recipe Passed Down Through Generations

Sherpa Chai has been small-batch brewed in Boulder by Sherpas from Nepal since 2014. It’s the best-tasting, most authentic chai on the market.

We source our tea from the Kangchenjunga Himalayan region of Nepal and ginger root from Peru and use the best ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Sherpa Chai concentrates are certified USDA Organic and NON-GMO Project Verified.

Our generations-old, Nepalese recipe comes from our founder’s mother. Sherpa Chai is Sherpa-owned and operated and is committed to giving back to the community.

Today, our founder, Pemba Sherpa, lives in Boulder, Colorado. He is proud to be the first Indigenous Sherpa to share this timeless family recipe with you.

Ingredients at the Heart of Every Blend


Every Sherpa Chai blend starts with carefully selected ingredients that create its distinct warmth, depth, and character. Cool Rocky Mountain water, hand-pressed Peruvian ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and citric acid form the foundation of our collection.

COOL ROCKY MOUNTAIN WATER

PERUVIAN GINGER

BLACK PEPPER

CARDAMOM

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Seven flavors. One Timeless Recipe

Small batch brewed in Boulder by Sherpas from Nepal. Sourced from the Kangchenjunga Himalaya. Made from a recipe Pemba's mother passed down to him. Seven flavors—each one unforgettable.

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WHERE TO FIND SHERPA CHAI 

Sherpa Chai can be found in many grocery stores and coffee shops across the country. Grocery stores like Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Kings Soopers, Safeway, Fred Meyer, and many regional store chains proudly offer Sherpa Chai. If you prefer, you can also buy from our online shop, too!

What is Chai? 

Chai is spiced black tea. Chai originates from Nepal and India. Sherpa Chai’s recipes come from our founder, Pemba Sherpa. Our chai is based on the recipe Pemba’s mother made for him every day growing up in Nepal.

Who are Sherpas? 

The Sherpa people are of Tibetan ancestry and have lived in the Himalayan region of Nepal for hundreds of years. Sherpas are known for their support of foreign mountaineers trekking in Nepal.

Where can I find Sherpa Chai?

Sherpa Chai is carried in many retail grocery stores and coffee shops. For retail shopping, Sherpa Chai can be found nationally in Whole Foods and Natural Grocers markets. We are also available in King Soopers, Safeway (Rocky Mountain), City Market, Fred Meyer, Sprouts, Raley’s, Rouses, PPC, and many other independent grocery stores. And you can always find and order Sherpa Chai online here on our website. Buy Now

What flavors of chai does Sherpa Chai offer? 

Sherpa Chai has seven great-tasting flavor profiles. We have our Traditional, Unsweetened, Spicy, Decaf, Honey Vanilla, Turmeric Ginger, and our new Extra Spicy. Try a new flavor today!

How is Sherpa Chai different from other chai teas? 

Sherpa Chai is small batch brewed by Sherpas from Nepal here in Colorado. Sherpa Chai uses all-natural, organic, vegan, and non-GMO ingredients. Our black tea is from Nepal, and we fresh-press our ginger and turmeric at our brewery.

How do I to prepare Sherpa Chai? 

Sherpa Chai is a 1:1 concentrate. Traditionally served one part chai concentrate to one part milk or milk substitute. Enjoy hot or cold with ice.

Does Sherpa Chai contain caffeine? 

Sherpa chai contains a small amount of caffeine, one-third or less than a typical cup of coffee. We also brew a delicious decaf chai based on the traditional chai recipe.

Do you have a decaffeinated chai? 

Yes! Our DECAF is based on the same recipe as our Traditional and has the same great taste without the caffeine.

Do you have a sugar-free flavor? 

Yes! Sherpa Chai has an unsweetened option. We do not add any artificial sweeteners. Try our Unsweetened Traditional chai concentrate and enjoy this extra healthy version of our classic flavor.

Are Sherpa Chai’s ingredients healthy? 

Yes, Sherpa Chai uses all-natural, organic, vegan, and non-GMO ingredients. Our ingredients, like our Nepali black tea, fresh-pressed ginger, black pepper, and turmeric, are known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-nausea, gut-health promotion, immune system support, and more.

Where do Sherpa Chai’s ingredients come from? 

Sherpa Chai’s black tea comes from our partners in Nepal. All our other ingredients come from all-natural, vegan, non-GMO, and organic-certified suppliers. (Note: honey is not vegan; hence, our Honey Vanilla flavor is by nature not vegan.)

What is Sherpa Chai’s shelf life? 

Sherpa Chai is shelf-stable for one year. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 30 days.