Drink This Now: Golden Chai at Messenger Coffee Co.

Messenger Coffee Co.’s Golden Chai latte / Photo by Olivia Steele Most days, you will find me with a chai in hand. I drink it hot or iced depending on the season, and I’m incredibly picky about what I’m drinking. My chai has to be spicy, and it has to be 80 percent concentrate, 20 percent milk. Or at least, a flavor convincing me of that. In a recent Pitch deadline meeting, we fueled up with Messenger Coffee Co. nearby, and I decided to take a chance on their Golden Chai latte. I was not disappointed. It’s punchy and peppery, not too overpowering, and was the perfect pick-me-up as we ran through stories over and over again. I couldn’t stop thinking about this latte, so I got it again…and again…and again. It’s become my favorite treat when I trek from Lawrence to Kansas City, and despite its higher price ($7.25 for an 8 oz serving, $9.50 if you get an alternative milk), I can’t stop returning to it. It’s a beverage that’ll warm you up as the temps drop.

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