Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai

The Night of the Iguana is often considered to be the last major artistic, critical, and box office success for Tennessee Williams, the distinguished American playwright – and noted tea lover.

He struggled with life’s sense of impermanence. He took comfort in a hot cup of tea – its impermanent nature is what makes it so wonderful – after all, once brewed and enjoyed, the leaves are discarded. Night of the Iguana Chai’s base is a lush and full-bodied black Assam which imparts a wonderful depth. Next, a heady blend of spices from the Malabar coast of India was added to the mix – sharp ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Finally, flower petals were added to give the blend some color – representing Williams’ colorful existence. Enjoy this tea while catching up on some wonderful plays/productions by America’s great playwrights and poets. Perhaps invite a friend to join as well remembering one of Williams’ famous quotes: “When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone.”