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 ...

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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 ...

You've had chai, the milk and spice-laden Indian standard now ubiquitous throughout the States. But have you heard of its popular variant, Kashmiri chai? Also known as noon chai or gulabi chai ...

National Chai Day is a celebration of India’s beloved beverage, chai. September 21 is celebrated by tea lovers across the country, and the day honors the rich flavours, cultural significance, and ...

Is chai tea good for you? Chai tea, more properly called masala chai, is a traditional blend of black tea and warm spices with origins in India. This flavorful beverage has been used for thousands of ...

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 ...

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 ...