Your morning beverage of choice is about so much more than a boost of caffeine. It’s a pocket of time you’re taking intentionally for yourself – and for me, it completely sets the tone for my day. Personally, I am a chai gal. While I do enjoy the taste of coffee, the acidity and my stomach lining do NOT get along. I also love that chai gives me enough caffeine, sans the jitters that coffee brings.

I’ve loved a good chai latte since I was a kid. That being said, I’ve tried my fair share, and many haven’t impressed me. The best one I’ve had, to this day, is from Citispot in Clinton, New Jersey. As I can’t drive an hour every day to get my morning fix, I’ve been resorting to my runner up (Starbucks). With the Starbucks version, I have fun rotating out flavors depending on the season. My absolute favorite has been their pumpkin chai – but sadly, this is only available for a few months out of the year.

UNTIL NOW.