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Every once in a while, the universe hands us a holiday so delightfully unnecessary that the only correct response is: Absolutely, we’re celebrating that. Tuesday is National Rubber Ducky Day . And no, we didn’t make it up.(But even if we did… would you be mad?) Rubber duckies are tiny icons of joy. They don’t rush. They don’t multitask. They float. They squeak. They mind their business. Honestly? Big life goals. So in honor of this very important day, we decided to lean all t

January is a reset month. A deep breath. A clean slate. A little brightness after a long, cozy December. That’s exactly why our January Flavor of the Month at Chai Kona  is Orange . Not loud. Not sugary. Not what you might expect. Just a gentle citrus note that wakes things up — without overwhelming the cup. Why Orange? Orange has a natural way of lifting flavors. In chai, it highlights warmth and spice. In matcha, it brings clarity and brightness. It doesn’t shout — it suppo

Introducing Our December Special — Peppermint Chai! December has arrived, and with it comes that magical mix of chilly mornings, twinkling lights, and a sudden urge to wrap everything in a scarf — including your drink. At Chai Kona, we wanted to bring you something that feels like the holidays without  overpowering the warm, familiar comfort of chai. So we created something special: our Peppermint Chai . ❄️✨ This isn’t your average peppermint drink. It’s not a sugar bomb or a

December 4th is National Cookie Day , and at Chai Kona, we’re celebrating the sweetest way we know how—by baking fresh, homemade cookies right here in our kitchen and sharing them with the community we love. Chocolate-Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies There’s something special about a cookie baked in-house. It’s warm, comforting, and made with intention… kind of like community itself. At Chai Kona, we don’t bring in pre-made pastries or quick shortcuts. We bake with care, tradit

Finals week is right around the corner at Lenoir-Rhyne University, and if you're a student, you’re probably feeling that familiar mix of determination, exhaustion, and “can I write an entire research paper in 48 hours?”  energy. It’s a stressful time for everyone — and completely normal to feel overwhelmed. At Chai Kona on Union Square, we see students come in every day balancing assignments, jobs, group projects, athletic schedules, and life. So we wanted to put together a f