FAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions
David Rio is an award-winning company founded in 1996 in San Francisco. It specializes in high-quality chai and tea blends that combine tradition and innovation. The name "David Rio" is derived from the first names of the founders, David Scott Lowe and Rio Miura. With a strong focus on sustainable practices and animal protection, David Rio has made a name for itself worldwide.
David Rio is a brand known for its high-quality chai blends, combining tea with spices and sometimes ingredients like matcha, cocoa, or vanilla. The range includes both traditional and innovative chai variations, including vegan and sugar-reduced options. These blends are easy to prepare and offer a rich, aromatic taste experience.
David Rio Chai is especially popular among chai lovers who seek a convenient yet premium way to enjoy chai.
David Rio Chais are named after animals that are either endangered or require special protection efforts. We are passionate about animal conservation and support organizations such as Cat Tales (a rescue organization for endangered species) and the San Mateo Peninsula Humane Society (an animal welfare organization with an open-door policy for all animals). For more information about the animal protection organizations we support, please click here.
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David Rio Chai is available in select supermarkets across the DACH region. For more specific information on availability, we recommend checking with your local supermarket.
Alternatively, you can shop directly in our online store, where you'll find all available Chai varieties and can have your order conveniently delivered to your home.
Your order is typically delivered within 2-3 business days. For refrigerated shipments, delivery is only made from Monday to Thursday to avoid potential heat damage. You can find more details here.
Within the "Endangered Species" line, there are a total of seven different varieties:
Additionally, there is the Power Chai®, which is completely lactose-free.
Our Tiger Spice Chai® is the most popular, followed by the Orca Spice (sugar-free) and the Elephant Vanilla.
For a traditional Chai, simply add hot water, milk or a milk alternative, stir, and enjoy!
For more information on how to prepare hot and cold David Rio Chai varieties, visit our recipe page.
David Rio Chai is made in the USA, specifically in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on using high-quality ingredients and sustainable practices in creating its chai blends.
Yes, most David Rio Chais contain caffeine because many of our blends use black or green tea as a base.
A 200ml cup contains around 20 to 40 milligrams of caffeine, which is less than a comparable cup of coffee (55 to 145 milligrams).
However, if you prefer to avoid caffeine, we also offer delicious caffeine-free Chais. that deliver the full flavor of traditional chai.
Our sugar-free Chai variants contain 65 calories per serving, while the other Chai varieties contain between 74 and 140 calories per serving, depending on the variant.
Yes, both Orca Spice and Flamingo Vanilla are sugar-free. They both contain Splenda® as a sugar substitute, and Flamingo Vanilla is also decaffeinated.
Yes! We use a high-quality, dairy-free cream as a milk substitute. Although it contains sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, it is considered dairy-free.
One of our Chai variants, the Power Chai®, is also completely vegan.
Yes! All David Rio products are gluten-free and contain no hydrogenated or trans fats.
Yes, all David Rio products are kosher-certified.
Not all David Rio products are vegan.
While many of our Chai varieties are plant-based, some products contain ingredients such as milk derivatives or honey.
However, the Power Chai® is a fully vegan option, as it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Contents: 0.456 kg (€28.40* / 1 kg)
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Contents: 0.337 kg (€38.43* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
Contents: 0.398 kg (€32.54* / 1 kg)
