WILD CHAI LLC

Freeman House Chai is an artisanal chai company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2019 by Simone Freeman with the mission of bringing fresh, flavor-forward, café-quality chai to the Chicago market and beyond. The company was born out of the success of Sol Cafe, a brick-and-mortar coffee kiosk and café in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, where homemade chai became a signature offering and community favorite. Recognizing a gap in the market for high-quality, craft chai products formulated specifically for professional barista use, Simone established Freeman House Chai to serve that need at scale. Co-founder Sanchit joined the venture in 2020, bringing additional expertise to the growing operation. Drawing deep inspiration from Chicago's dynamic culture and the centuries-old street drink traditions from which chai originates, Freeman House is committed to honoring the authentic roots of chai while making it accessible and approachable for modern café environments. The company's product lineup includes a Cafe Grade Concentrate designed specifically for baristas and café operators, offering a professional-grade base that integrates seamlessly into espresso bar workflows. They also produce Chai Baby, a ready-to-drink or consumer-facing chai product that incorporates oat milk (Oatly) for a plant-based offering. Both products are vegan and gluten-free, catering to the growing demand for inclusive, allergen-conscious beverage options. The company has earned notable recognition from prominent Chicago media outlets including the Chicago Tribune, TimeOut Chicago's Best of Chicago Awards, Vocalo Radio, The Chicago Reader, and local Innovation Awards, cementing its reputation as a standout brand in the specialty beverage space. Freeman House Chai targets independent cafés, coffee shops, and barista professionals seeking a premium chai concentrate that delivers consistent, high-quality results. The brand's identity is deeply tied to its Chicago roots and its founder's journey through the city's coffee culture, positioning it as an authentic, community-driven supplier in the specialty beverage and foodservice ingredient categories.