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Recipes, Behind the Scenes, and News from Blue Lotus Chai

Pomegranate Thyme Chai Cocoa

Pomegranate Thyme Chai Cocoa

One of our team members took a sip of this chai cocoa and said, “This transports me right to a posh, dim-lit speakeasy in London.” Honestly, we couldn’t describe it...

Gingerbread Chai Mule

Gingerbread Chai Mule

New Year’s Eve calls for a drink that’s festive, flavorful, and just a little extra. Let's make a  Gingerbread Chai Mule! A sparkling, spicy, refreshing mocktail that’s perfect for greeting...

Vegan Chai Nog

Vegan Chai Nog

If you’ve been craving a nostalgic holiday drink that’s creamy, cozy, and a little extra… let us introduce you to Chai Nog. Our recipe is a vegan, sugar-free twist on...

A wide path with a row of rounded huts on either side. Green shrubs sit in front of the huts, and tall shadows span across the pathway. Text overlay: Peace and chai logo and community supported shelters logo.

Warm Chai For Everyone: Supporting Community Supported Shelter's Access Center

Established in 2013, Community Supported Shelters is a nonprofit in Eugene, Oregon, that helps unhoused individuals rebuild their lives through intentional community.  "Starting during Occupy Wall Street and tripling our...

A caramel chai latte in a clear mug topped with cold foam and caramel drizzle. White background with a tin of organic traditional masala chai to the right and a jar of salty caramel sauce to the left.

Salted Caramel Chai Latte

A Cozy Fall Recipe Featuring Jacobsen Salt Co. and Blue Lotus Chai When it comes to fall flavor, this one might just be the final boss. This Salted Caramel Chai...

A clear mug of hot chai cider sits on a picnic table. Two apples are staggered behind it, with a small bottle of pear syrup to the right, and a tin of Golden Rooibos Masala Chai to the left.

Sipping on Chai Cider 🍎🍂 Our trip to the Lane County Farmer's Market

There’s nothing quite like fall in Eugene. Crisp air, colorful leaves, and a beautiful, abundant fall harvest from our local farms. We had such a wonderful time coming down to...

Birds eye shot of a clear mug with foamy pumpkin chai sitting on a brown tablecloth with soft sunlight and shadows. Red maple leaves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks surround the mug.

Golden Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe 🍁✨

A Cozy, Caffeine-Free Fall Favorite Fall is here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite seasonal recipes to make its return — the Golden Pumpkin Chai Latte!...

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Peace in Practice: TransPonder’s Gender Diverse Yoga Class

Every Wednesday evening at TransPonder's Gender Diverse Yoga class, participants are invited to stretch, breathe, and share space with others in a welcoming environment.  TransPonder is a Eugene-based nonprofit that...

Sounds Simple, But It’s Profound: A Day with Black Thistle Street Aid

Sounds Simple, But It’s Profound: A Day with Black Thistle Street Aid

“Our liberation is all connected,” says Sophia Iannacchione Ricci, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Black Thistle Street Aid. “...having a humanizing moment that touches into a person's humanity is one of...