We are Chai Lovers!
We, Indians, and tea have a unique connection. It is not just a drink for us, but a ceremonial, a celebration and even a diversion from the regular commonplace affairs and it is that basic part of our lives that most of us cannot do without it. Tea or chai is loved through the length and wideness of India and is among the most popular drinks today. From my point of view – “Being constitutionally Indian is synonymous with starting the day with a hot cup of tea, it is our love for tea that binds us unequivocally as a nation of us, no matter what our separateness may be. It is a ritual that truly signifies unity in diversity and a common language that transcends regional separations. Tea is unalterable in our lives and I think that is the reason why tea is celebrated in India so much.”
There are several reasons for which we love tea so much. Let me tell you a few.
It’s calming!
Chai, we used to drink under stressful circumstances. It does not just make us think clearly, but also acts as a pain killer! How many times have we heard people say they need chai because of the headache. In fact, there is scientific evidence to support the fact that it can act as an antidepressant and helps reduce tension.
Stressful day of work? Let’s take a cup of chai!
Our bond over Tea!
If there’s one thing that we are a huge fan of, then it’s of course tea. Saying “chai” before saying “hello” is our morning routine. Even the ever-so-famous “chai pe milte hai” allegory shows how tea has always taken the center stage in India. Who doesn’t love to talk with friends or family around a cup of tea? After all, This is the only thing that hears all our gossip and is the perfect companion.
Meeting a friend for some work? Let’s go for a cup of chai!
It is filling!
Have a buttered toast with ginger chai and you are done for breakfast. Chai keeps you satiated for long. It has antioxidants and biotins that boost and strengthen the immune system. What’s more? It keeps you moistened, as a cup of it contains more than 90% of H2O. We all have a habit of dipping everything we can think of, in Chai/tea! Biscuits, bread, chapati, paratha, toast are a few examples.
Feeling so hungry? Let’s take a cup of chai!
Our guests love that!
Who doesn’t offer chai when guests come over? It is the only thing that is always on the list of services and is the foremost step towards hospitality. Guests so much love it and it’s never to say no to our much-loved chai.
Bhaisaab chai? Yes, Give me a cup of Chai!
This is the pure variety and consequently never annoys us!
What makes tea really terrible is to what extent it can be versatile. There are many different types of Chai and endless variations and flavors. So, there is always a perfect chai/tea awaiting you. From green tea to black tea, the list goes on. If you are bored with the regular milk type tea try having lemon tea or dark tea.
Want to try some tea? Let’s take a cup of chai!
Suits our all seasons!
Whether it’s summertime, monsoon, or winter, tea is an unbroken tradition for us. It is a perfect drink for the hot weather of India because hot tea plumbing triggers the body’s cooling reflexes and really helps to lower your body temperature. Likewise, it benefits the rest of the season as well. It warms us up during the winter and no rainy season is complete without this magic drink. Can you imagine of barish without chai?
What are you thinking about? Let’s take a cup of chai!
It’s the booze we drink!
Foreigners may need alcohol to celebrate and get in a joyful mood, but for us, it is chai which can make magic. Tea isn’t just a drink, but it’s actually an emotion to us. It relieves us of pain, it has a distinct atmosphere within itself that even alcohol can’t fill.
Is it Saturday/Sunday night? Let’s go for a cup of chai!
Makes us think much better!
Sometimes you feel exhausted and your brain seems to be shutting down. In that case, the tea comes to rescue you, L-theanine, one of the natural substances in tea, enhances your concentration, boosts memory without giving you these low caffeine that you get from a cup of coffee.
Would you like to be more productive? Let’s take a cup of chai!
It keeps the sleeper away!
To drive away from the sleep that comes down the road to your work, tea is the perfect solution. It possesses powerful antioxidants which stimulate energy and provide positive and optimistic energy throughout the day.
Are you looking for great success? Let’s take a cup of chai!
It’s such an affordable thing!
You may not deny that tea is available in abundance and that too much at a lower price. You can get a cup of “cutting chai” in every corner of the streets of India. Even a teabag of superior quality will cost a lot less than a coffee of superior quality.
Would you like an affordable drink? Let’s take a cup of chai!
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