Beginning our day by sipping hot tea is a routine practice in India. Besides, it inculcates a sense of community among the people. Being an affordable beverage, tea is loved by one and all ...

My excuse to travel to India in 1982 was that I was studying Transcendental Meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. I was also studying Indian culture, so different from American culture. One of ...

As soon as I pull into the Starbucks drive-thru and rattle off the words, “Chai tea latte,” the guilt seeps into my bones. This isn’t chai. It is quick. It is made with a pre-made liquid combined with ...

Hyderabadis yearn for Irani chai whenever they travel outside their city. The diametric opposite to this is Suleimani chai or ...

Follow this guide to know the best type of tea for your health. In India, milk chai, black tea, and green tea each offer unique health benefits. Milk chai suits between meals, black tea has moderate ...

Chai came to India while the country was under British colonialist rule, and the British created tea plantations at which Indian people were forced to work. Tea was far too expensive for most Indians, ...

Every morning at the Blue Lotus Chai headquarters in west Eugene, the 14 employees are drinking — we’ll give you one guess — chai, that Indian tea and spice blend they can’t seem to get enough of. Who ...

While afternoon tea is a ritual often associated with British tradition, aromatic masala chai also sits at the center of Indian hospitality and culture. In honor of Holi — the Hindu festival of colors ...

Chai is more than a beverage; it’s an emotional and social anchor. It marks the start of the day, punctuates workplace breaks, and serves as the universal offering of hospitality. According to Dr ...

A recent study reveals that sugary foods can diminish taste bud sensitivity, particularly to bitter flavors. Since tea's depth comes from tannins and polyphenols, enjoying sweets beforehand can make ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...