Tea Culture in India: Photos
India has a rich tea culture, still the world’s largest tea producer — tea has become an important part of everyday life for most Indians. Masala Chai shops can be found on any street-corner, on the back of bicycles, and in many cases, the chaiwallah (“one who serves chai”) will come to you — as is the case while riding the Indian Railways. Many times, chai can be purchased in India for about 5 rupees – equivalent to just less than a dime (USD). Here are a few shots from my recent trip to India:
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- Overlooking the Taj Mahal
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- Chaiwallah peddling tea along the train.
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- Masala Chai stand in Goa
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- A road-side chai shop.
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- Vivek Tea Shop in Varanasi
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- Tea shop sign in Varanasi
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- Inside the Vivek Tea Shop
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- Dealing with a Varanasi tea shop.
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Tony Gebely
Tony is co-owner of Chicago Tea Garden and tweets as @WorldofTea. He has been a tea drinker for nearly ten years and has traveled to tea producing regions throughout Asia.
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I just discovered Chicago Tea Garden. I love chai!!!
Nice Photos, Looking forward to more!
thanks! more is definitely coming!
Wow! Great pictures and information. So excited to see more about different tea cultures!
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!
Wow! Great pictures and information. So excited to see more about different tea cultures!