The leaves are beginning to turn orange and the weather is getting colder. I don’t know what that means for you, but for me it means fall is upon us. My favorite way to start my days throughout the year is with a glass of tea. Fall is different though. Fall is chai weather for me—hot chai, to be specific.
If you hate coffee and want a nice alternative, chai is the best thing around. As my sister describes it, it’s “fall in a cup”. Living in Boston for the past three years has shown me the best places to get chai and here is my definitive ranking.
- Pavement Coffeehouse
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While I know some people who love and some people who hate Pavement’s chai, I personally love it, especially hot. It isn’t too sweet and is perfect with oat milk.
- Caffè Nero
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This is my favorite hot chai when I am looking for a sweeter chai. I add one pump of vanilla and get it with almond milk and cinnamon on top for the perfect fall treat.
- 1369 Coffee House
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While this location is technically in Cambridge and not Boston, I had to include it on this list. The inside of this café is so cute and comforting, and so is their hot chai.
- Thinking Cup
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This coffee house reminds me of Pavement. It has a not-so-sweet chai that just warms you up in the fall time for a walk down Newbury Street.
- Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge
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This coffee shop is pretty far from BU’s campus, but worth the trip. While I have only been once, I really enjoyed my experience and the chai there!
If you can’t tell, I tend to frequent the same places for chai, but I am always open to try new spots!
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