"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.
"I like to think of tea as the punctuation throughout my day, marking the pauses, transitions, and quiet moments." Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how it made you feel? I grew up in a...
"The most relaxing thing in the world is sipping a cup of tea by yourself." Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea...
“We find that these little rituals bring us ever so slightly closer together.” How do you take your tea? Tea is a daily driver...
“The art of serving—knowing that what you’re carrying is about to make someone feel more comfortable—is really sweet.” How do you take your tea?...
“Tea does exactly that—it makes me pause, slow down, and be fully present in the moment.” How do you take your tea? Mint Tea...
“Tea feels like permission to refocus and take a breath in the middle of it all.” Can you share your earliest memory of drinking...
"It was less about the tea itself and more about the ritual" Can you share your earliest memory of drinking tea and how...
"My body responds very well to tea." What role does tea play in your daily life or routines? For the last year, I have...
"Tea awakens my curiosity, serves as a medium for connection, and offers refuge in times of rest." Can you share your earliest memory of...
"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...
