Masala chai

Coffee and I have had a long-distance relationship for many years now, as it makes my Vata crazy! But we’re okay with it. What helps is good old Indian chai. Sometimes we can feel a bit short-changed when it comes to having a herbal tea at home or in a coffee shop. Not that the provenance and preparation of tea leaves are any less important than for coffee beans, or the act of making tea any less ‘wow’ than a barista with his or her coffee, but in this tea-loving country we tend to overlook