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Man rents Rolls-Royce for Rs 1 lakh to sell chai; viral ‘luxury tea’ experiment gets 20 million views, ends in loss
April 17, 2026 12:41 pm
From being welcomed with a branded umbrella to sipping saffron-infused chai inside the car, the whole setup was designed to feel exclusive.
Matcha, black coffee, or green tea: Which one is better to consume for your gut health? A gastroenterologist explains
March 29, 2026 5:00 pm
Experts say black coffee is more acidic than tea, so it can stimulate gastric acid production and may therefore cause irritation for some people with sensitive stomachs.
Several tea brands tested, only 2 complying with package labelling standards: Consumer forum
January 16, 2026 11:16 pm
Among well-known green tea brands, “only Himalaya and Wagh Bakri clearly mention the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, in their ingredient lists."
Raghav Chadha admits to drinking about '8-10 cups of tea' a day 'when electioneering or campaigning is going on'; how it affects body
November 12, 2025 3:56 pm
"On an average day, when there is not much campaigning work, about...," Raghav Chadha added
The chai story: Why Indian tea is yet to become a global brand
October 23, 2025 7:03 am
India, along with China, is where the story of tea began. Yet, for a country that’s the world’s second largest producer of the brew, Indian tea has struggled to become a global brand. We unpack why India’s signature brew hasn’t had its coffee moment yet.
How the popular 'chai-sutta' combination affects the body
October 10, 2025 6:19 pm
When tea and cigarettes, colloquially called chai-sutta, are consumed together, they don’t calm you down. They actually overstimulate your heart, raise blood pressure, and trick your brain into craving the combo again.
Tea with a dash of trust: Inside a Bengal shop where customers serve themselves
May 29, 2025 1:30 pm
This 100-year-old establishment in Serampore has never reported missing payments.
Your favourite snack with tea might be more harmful than you think
March 16, 2025 8:52 am
While pakodas often carry an unhealthy reputation on their own, pairing them with a cup of tea can be even worse for your health.
Bitter, sweet, and ginger-cardamom-kissed: Cutting chai, the brew that fuels Mumbai
February 13, 2025 1:47 pm
In the city that never slows down, cutting chai is the lifeline of its people. A small glass, a bold flavour, and a big tradition—this is Mumbai in a sip.
Singapore envoy calls out Gurugram cafe over ‘tasteless chai’; founder responds with an invite
December 16, 2024 12:03 pm
Simon Wong posted two images of the cafe's interior and a kulhad, expressing his disappointment at having to pay Rs 169 (tax included) for what he called "tasteless" chai.
TEA PHOTOS
Beat the heat with these soothing teas this summer
May 21, 2024 2:42 pm
On this International Tea Day, opt for these calming and refreshing beverages to cool down.
TEA VIDEOS
It's chai time
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
The ritual of drinking tea goes beyond all boundaries in India. On average, we consume 837.000 tonnes of tea every year. This International Tea day, learn a few new simple recipes about India's most popular drink - Chai.
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