Free Bird Chai
3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside the Red Hut Cafe, Free Bird Chai is a hidden gem where the baristas craft house-made chai with remarkable restraint and balance—no cloying sweetness, just thoughtful spice and tea. The soft-spoken team takes genuine care with every drink, whether you're ordering their signature creative chais or espresso-focused beverages, making this lakeside spot feel like a discovery worth returning to again and again.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. Slow-sit spot.
Google Reviews
Wonderful chai! My husband and I stopped here while on our honeymoon. I got a dirty chai and my husband got the original chai latte. They were both delicious! The owner, Aaron, is very kind and went above and beyond in his customer service. We picked up one of his mom’s handmade…
🕊️☕ Free Bird ☕🕊️ Free Bird Chai is a whole vibe cozy, aromatic, and full of that handcrafted magic. ✨ The moment you take a sip, you get hit with those rich spices and smooth sweetness that just hug your soul. 🥰🔥 The atmosphere is chill, the service is friendly, and every…
Really nice and friendly barista, delicious chai. They make it in house and it’s not too sweet. In other words, perfect! Convenient location as well, I just walked over.
We stopped in during late morning and there was a small wait but nothing too bad. The barista was soft-spoken and lovely to talk to! I just had the regular black tea but the blend was delicious. If you're lucky there will be gorgeous handmade mugs available for sale :)…
A fantastic hidden gem. Wonderful coffee and chai! My partner always orders mochas, and I always order chais, and both were wonderful and unique. It was great to have multiple options for sweet, or spiced, or unique chai. Loved the atmosphere, lots of house plants and local…
I feel so lucky to have found this gem in South Lake Tahoe! I stumbled across Free Bird Chai while on a camping trip a week ago and stopped by here again today to bring my friend! I got the 'Roots' chai, which is the perfect amount of spice and blend of coconut, turmeric, chai,…
Crema Reviews
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