Welcome to the Chai Crawl!

First - what is chai? Masala chai is a spiced tea served with milk and sugar. Its origin in India is a part of a complex history and can be viewed as a pushback against British rule. Check out this article to get a brief introduction on how chai came to be. 

Chai differs from state to state, household to household, even family member to family member. As the Indian diaspora moved around the globe, they brought chai with them starting chai cultures in parts of Africa as well. 

This crawl is a small look into the many different chais sipped around the world. 

Also chai means tea. You don't have to say "Chai Tea." (Check out our t-shirts and sweatshirts. 

Start the Crawl! 

1. Stop by the Suraj Spices & Teas booth. You can purchase a regular sized cup or our special size in a kullad, a natural clay cup.

Choose Masala Chai with either milk or coconut milk. 

2. Head over to The Horn where you can purchase either a refill of your kullad or a full cup of their chai. Try a sambusa! 

3. Fill up at Sarabha’s Creamery where you can purchase either a refill of your kullad or a full cup of their chai while learning about their sweet treats.

 

When you’ve completed the crawl, head back to Suraj Spices & Teas to decorate your kullad. You can reuse the kullad as a diya or plant starter pot. You can also add a piece to our community rangoli and learn more about regional Indian food. We'd love to see your finished kullad! Tag us @surajspicesandteas!