09.01.2009Oregon Chai® Delivers All the Taste of Autumn Spice with less calories and carbs in two new convenient dry mixes

Now it’s easier for chai lovers watching their waistlines or counting carbs to enjoy their drink of choice. Sugar-Free Original™ and all-natural Slightly Sweet Original™ are the latest additions to Oregon Chai’s already popular line up of just-add-water chai tea latte mixes that are certain to make many consumers happy this fall.

Sugar -Free Original is a dieter’s or diabetics dream, offering the delicious sweet, spicy, creamy taste of The Original without all the sugar or calories. The product is sweetened with Splenda® and Erythritol. It contains 50 calories, 3 grams of fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, and zero cholesterol per serving.

Slightly Sweet Original features The Original recipe of honey, black tea and spices, with 50% less sugar. It’s still all-natural, but features fewer carbs and calories and a lighter, less sweet taste. It contains 80 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 15 grams total carbohydrates per serving.

For a warm latte, simply add hot water; for a cold chai make it with cold water and ice. Either can be made creamier with a splash of milk or soy. All Oregon Chai Tea Latte Mixes answer the call for instant gratification and work to make chai on option, anytime, anywhere.

Oregon Chai’s line up of just-add-water chai tea latte mixes are available in a box of 8 single-serve packets in : Original, Vanilla, Slightly Sweet and Sugar-Free. Oregon Chai is also available in chai tea concentrates in flavors including: The Original, Vegan, slightly sweet, caffeine free, sugar free, matcha green tea, vanilla and peppermint. All Oregon Chai products are widely distributed in grocery and natural foods stores and can be ordered online.

About Oregon Chai
Founded in Oregon in 1994, Oregon Chai™ is the leading chai brand in the nation with "The Original" topping both the chai and tea category rankings. Inspired by Indian spiced tea but brewed for the American palate, Oregon Chai continues to lead with a growing roster of products. Today, Oregon Chai is a subsidiary of Kerry, Inc. and strives to remain true to its Oregonian roots continuing to spread its message of peace, tranquility and great taste. It is available in all 50 states, Canada, Europe and Guam, through foodservice, cafes, natural food & grocery stores and restaurants.

Media Contact
Stacia Kirby
Campbell Consulting Group for Oregon Chai
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