Beginning our day by sipping hot tea is a routine practice in India. Being an affordable beverage, tea is loved by one and all irrespective of socioeconomic differences. Chai is an important part of the culture of India.
The love for tea knows no bounds (and seasons); be it the chilling winter or the sweltering summer days, chai lovers root for their favourite beverage irrespective of the weather.
Not to forget the monsoon when the combination of pakora with chai heals everyone's souls amid the pitter-patter of the rain. The spices in chai, are naturally warming and can help boost circulation and provide a sense of comfort on chilly days.
Full of antioxidants, tea serves more than a source to refresh your soul. Chai is a natural source of caffeine which can help boost energy levels and improve focus during your workouts.
Coming in different flavours, certain teas, for instance, honey green tea revitalize the body and also help in losing belly fat. Add a dash of your favourite spice to the tea: cinnamon, ginger, clove, or cardamom, and voila you have the best-tasting tea with health benefits.
By enhancing your concentration and energising, beating Monday blues or in general the stress of nailing important office meetings becomes a tad easier when you have charged yourself with your favourite caffeine-packed cuppa.
One may even find their clique at tapris (small tea stalls that can be spotted on every other road in the country). Indulging in tea with the right person leads to everlasting memories.
Bonding over tea hits differently. Spending quality time with a trusted family member or friend over a cup of tea helps unload the burden, as chai gives us much-needed warmth.
Whenever the hunger pangs begin to bother and the time to have the regular meal is a couple of hours away, chai with biscuits is the go-to choice.
Hence, truly said and believed, Chai is not just a beverage but an emotion that unites people.