Chaiwala

“Chaiwala” is a series that explores the diversity of tea rituals across cultures. Through conversation and images, we’re hoping to capture how tea can shape our rituals, foster connection, and offer a moment of pause in our lives.

Chaiwala

Laura-Lee Williams

Laura-Lee Williams

"It was less about the tea itself and more about the ritual"     Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how it made you feel? Tea...

Laura-Lee Williams

"It was less about the tea itself and more about the ritual"     Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how it made you feel? Tea...

Bianca Valle

Bianca Valle

"My body responds very well to tea."   What role does tea play in your daily life or routines? For the last year, I have been having tea every morning;...

Bianca Valle

"My body responds very well to tea."   What role does tea play in your daily life or routines? For the last year, I have been having tea every morning;...

Tim Chacko

Tim Chacko

"Tea awakens my curiosity, serves as a medium for connection, and offers refuge in times of rest."   Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how it...

Tim Chacko

"Tea awakens my curiosity, serves as a medium for connection, and offers refuge in times of rest."   Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how it...

Amelia Mehta

Amelia Mehta

"In Indian culture, offering chai is a genuine gesture of warmth and hospitality."   Let’s start with, how do you take your tea? Favorite tea to be served is definitely...

Amelia Mehta

"In Indian culture, offering chai is a genuine gesture of warmth and hospitality."   Let’s start with, how do you take your tea? Favorite tea to be served is definitely...