masala chai

Food for Thought: Quali-tea masala chai

By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Chai, more specifically masala chai, is a staple in every Indian household. Made with numerous herbs and spices, like cardamom (my favourite spice) and cloves, the aroma has become calming and nostalgic to me. Chai is now immensely popular in the West — it is readily available in grocery stores and your local Starbucks — but nothing compares to an Indian mother’s homemade blend. I remember watching my mom make chai early every morning for my dad. As my parents grew older, I took on the responsibility of making chai most mornings until I left…

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