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Recipes, Behind the Scenes, and News from Blue Lotus 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!...

Two people sitting at a table talking during a TransPonder event. Peace and chai logo, TransPonder logo, support groups, affinity groups, clubs and classes, social gatherings, community events

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...

Sip every last drop of summer (and chai!)

Sip every last drop of summer (and chai!)

Since day one, we wanted the Blue Lotus Chai tin to be refillable and reusable. Our team loves to use the empty tins as plant pots, pen holders, or simply...

A painting of a FOOD for Lane County van unloading produce. Peace and Chai logo is overlayed on top. Text reads: Volunteer with us!

We found the Pink Pony Club at FOOD For Lane County?

This July, our team had the honor of spending the day with FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) — one of our region’s most impactful nonprofits, working to alleviate hunger and...

Blue Lotus Chai Peace & Chai Ila Rose Art Spotlight Feature

Peace & Chai Artist Spotlight

"Art is about process, not about product." You need to know about Ila Rose Art! The artist behind the incredible Medusa Mural, ‘Offering,’ is a local changemaker you need to...

Chai mojito glass with a pouch of blue lotus chai, slices of lime and a mint sprig on a cutting board.

The Best Mojito Recipe Reimagined With Blue Lotus Chai

Alright folks, it’s officially mid-simmer and for most of us that means it’s REALLY hot! When the heat feels inescapable, I am constantly on the search for a yummy iced...

Blue Lotus Chai Employees Celebrate Peace and Chai

Introducing Peace & Chai

Creating Positive Change In Your Community Can Be Simple At Blue Lotus Chai headquarters, we’ve been asking ourselves how we can show up more deeply for the community that inspires...