Monica's signature chai, decoded by mass spec and poured into wax ☕
All Chai'd Up isn't just a chai-inspired candle — it's a true collaboration with Monica, founder of The Chai Box. We sent Monica's signature chai to a lab to run through mass spectrometry, then reconstructed this fragrance on the exact aromatic notes of her actual brew. No guesswork. No approximation. Just real chai chemistry, distilled into wax.
It opens with spiced black tea, drifts through warming cinnamon and cardamom, and finishes with creamy vanilla — the candle equivalent of cradling one of Monica's hand-blended cups on a slow afternoon. Spicy, grounding, and exactly the kind of cozy you need.
Hand-poured into our signature 100% Spanish recycled glass (yes, it's dishwasher safe!), this luxury Rocks Candle brings warm, soothing energy to your space — perfect for autumn mornings, journaling sessions, and any moment that asks for a quiet ritual.
☕ The Topping
This one's special — instead of a crystal, each candle is topped with loose All Chai'd Up chai, Monica's signature blend itself. The same tea leaves and warming spices you'd brew in your cup, sitting right there on the wax. It's the collaboration made visible: scent and source, side by side.
✨ Fragrance Notes
- Top: Spiced Black Tea
- Middle: Cinnamon, Cardamom
- Base: Creamy Vanilla
🌿 Product Details
- 11 oz luxury Rocks Candle
- Official collab with The Chai Box — fragrance built via mass spectrometry of Monica's actual chai
- 100% soy wax for a clean, even burn
- Crackling FSC-certified wooden wick
- Topped with loose All Chai'd Up chai — Monica's signature blend
- 60+ hour burn time
- Reusable, dishwasher-safe Spanish recycled glass
- Hand-poured in Marietta, GA
- Clean burn — safe for kids, pets, and the most discerning house critics
- Phthalate-free, paraben-free, Leaping Bunny certified
♻️ Sustainability & Care
Vessel lives on as a rocks glass, planter, or trinket holder. Snap the charred top off your wooden wick with your fingers before each burn (when the candle is cool) — no trimmer required, we hate fussy too. Allow a full melt pool on the first burn for best performance. Always burn on a heat-safe surface away from drafts.
🛁 Pair It With
Want the full experience? Brew a cup of Monica's chai (we recommend it!) and light this candle side-by-side — it's the closest you can get to being in two places at once. Or pair with our Hill Station candle for a full Chai Box × Evolve Botanica ritual.
💙 The Evolve Botanica Difference
- Woman-owned, Georgia-made
- Built in collaboration with another woman-owned brand — The Chai Box
- Wooden wicks from FSC-certified mills
- No parabens, phthalates, or petroleum by-products
- Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
Care & Burn Tips
For the best candle experience:
- Let the wax melt fully to the edges on your first burn — this prevents tunneling. Your candle will thank you.
- Snap the charred top off your wooden wick before each burn. No trimmer required, just your fingers and a cool candle.
- Keep the candle free of anything that's not wick or wax. Rule of thumb: if you wouldn't eat it, don't burn it.
- Don't burn for more than 4 hours at a stretch — give it a rest.
- Stop using when only 1/4" of wax remains. (We know, parting is such sweet sorrow.)
Heads up: wood wicks can be drama queens on the first light — sometimes it takes a few tries. A butane mini-torch lighter is your best friend here. Patience pays off.
Cleaning & Reuse Instructions
Transform your Rocks Candle into a stylish drinking glass with these simple steps:
- Allow the Candle to Cool: Ensure the candle wax has completely cooled and solidified before attempting to remove it.
- Remove Excess Wax: Gently scrape off as much of the leftover wax as possible using a spoon or butter knife. Be careful not to scratch the glass.
- Fill a Bowl with Hot Water: Place the candle glass in the bowl (careful not to get water in the glass) to soften the wax. Wipe with a paper towel.
- Clean with Hot Soapy Water: Fill the glass with hot, soapy water and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Wipe Clean: Use a sponge or cloth to wipe away any remaining wax residue.
- Dishwasher Safe: Once the wax is completely removed, you can place the glass in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning.
Enjoy your new, eco-friendly drinking glass! Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your beverage collection.