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The ‘Cutting Chai’ with a Cutting Edge!
The Cutting Chai originated in Mumbai among the working class, but today, asking for a Cutting Chai sounds not only cool but also classy. Read on…
Indian teas are a flavorful blend of spices, herbs, and a variety of delightful combinations that make them stand out from other teas. Indians don’t brew their tea, but the relentless boiling of tea leaves and spices gives it a distinct taste and flavour relished by the millions in India.
Brewing vs. Boiling
Unlike our Western counterparts, where the tea is brewed we Indians from the Asian continent want our tea leaves to be boiled in milk with an array of spices and herbs to give it a unique and distinct taste and magical flavours.
A good cup of well-made tea will make your day by energising you, lifting your sagging spirits and filling you with renewed hope and enthusiasm, and that’s what Indian chai does to every Indian irrespective of whether it is prepared at home or enjoyed at a nearby tea stall.
How did the Indian chai come into existence, and why is it called cutting chai?
“Cutting chai” refers to a small, half-cup serving of Indian masala chai, particularly popular in Mumbai, and is called “cutting” because it is essentially a “cut” portion of a regular cup of tea, allowing for more frequent…
