In India, chai is more than just a cup of tea. It is an emotion and has become our lifeline. You will
never miss the refreshing smell of chai and sound of chaiwala at Indian railway platform and bus
stand. You will find this in cricket too. That’s why we have Tea break during a Cricket match.
A Cup of Tea can bring people together, a reason to meet and stay connected and socialize. Be it
business discussions, family function or even intense political discussions i.e. चाय पर चर्चा
nothing is complete without a cup of Tea.
Anything and everything can literally happen over a cup of Tea. You can make friends and even
marriages are fixed over Tea. Who can forget that famous Bollywood song sung by legend Lata
Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar,
शायद मेरी शादी का ख्याल दिल में आया है | इसीलिए मम्मी ने मेरी पे बुलाया है।
From roadside chaiwala to the five-star hotels, teas are found everywhere. Although there have
been a lot of hot beverage options available on the market these days, nothing can replace the
charm of
The tea plant is grown in hilly places where there is much rainfall as well as sunshine.
There are 4 main varieties of Tea are Black, White, Green, and Oolong. All teas come from the
same species of trees, Camellia sinensis, but the difference lies in how the leaves are processed
post-harvesting. Assam and Darjeeling are famous for their tea production in India. India is also
known for its unique Masala chai. Darjeeling is known as the “Champagne of tea” –, like
Champagne, it all comes from one specific region.
Interesting Facts
● It takes around 2,000 tiny leaves to make just one pound of tea.
● The art of reading Tea leaves is known as Tasseography.
● There are around 3,000 different types of tea.
● Tea is the second most consumed beverage on the planet – after water.
● Teabags were invented in the early 1900s.
● Tea is a diuretic – it makes you need to urinate.
● The flavor of teas, like wines, depends on where they grow as well as the type of bush.
● Tea leaves can be used as a mosquito repellent.
● Tea was used as a medicine for centuries before it became a daily drink.
● Tea absorbs the aromas that are around it. So, store tea leaves in an airtight container at
room temperature since they can absorb moisture and go bad.
You’ve already learned so much about this beverage, so what are you waiting for? Brew, pour, and
sip away Shivali Tea.
