How 10 Countries Drink Tea — A World Chai Guide

World map with different tea cups representing how 10 countries drink tea from Pakistani chai to Japanese matcha to Moroccan mint tea

How 10 Countries Drink Tea — A World Chai Guide Home› Culture & Traditions› How 10 Countries Drink Tea 🌍 Culture & Traditions By Chaewala 11 min read 🌍 The Short Version How different Countries Drink Tea? Tea is made from the same plant across the world — but what people do with it varies … Read more

Which Pakistani Chai Personality Are You? — Karak, Doodh Pati, Sulaimani or Masala?

Four different cups of Pakistani chai varieties including Karak, Doodh Pati, Masala and Sulaimani representing different chai personality types

Quiz: Which Pakistani Chai Personality Are You? — Karak, Doodh Pati, Sulaimani or Masala? Home› Culture & Traditions› Which Chai Personality Are You? 🧩 Culture & Traditions By Chaewala 5 min read Every Chai Tells a Story — Which One Is Yours? In Pakistan, the chai you drink says something about you. Someone who always … Read more

History of Chai: From Assam to Pakistani Tea Culture

Historical illustration representing the journey of chai from British colonial tea plantations to becoming Pakistan's national drink

The history of chai is not a simple story in which Britain brought tea to a place that had never seen it. Tea drinking has a much older history in China, while tea plants and local knowledge already existed in Assam before British commercial plantations. Colonial rule then transformed tea into a vast export industry, … Read more

Why Do Pakistanis Drink So Much Tea? The Culture Behind Chai

Pakistani family sharing chai together at home, showing the daily tea ritual and hospitality culture of Pakistan

Short answer: Pakistanis often drink chai several times a day because tea is woven into household routines, workplace breaks, hospitality, travel, and conversation. The “five times a day” phrase describes a familiar pattern, not a national rule or a reliable average for every person. Some Pakistanis drink one or two cups, some drink more, and … Read more

Where To Buy Desi Chai in the USA

    Where to Buy Desi Chai in the USA Desi chai, or South Asian spiced tea, is more than just a drink—it’s a daily ritual, a symbol of comfort, and a taste of home. Whether you’re a fan of authentic masala chai, Pakistani doodh pati, or classic Indian-style tea, finding quality desi chai in … Read more

Cafe Chaiwala London set to open by Arshad Khan Chaiwala

Cafe Chaiwala London “From Tea Leaves to Trendsetting: Arshad Khan Chaiwala From Islamabad to London   Following the establishment of his own brand of Rooftop Cafè in Islamabad, Arshad has distinguished himself as a quietly self-assured businessman. Khan also mentioned his plans to open Cafè Chaiwala locations across Pakistan in an interview with ARY’s Bakhabar … Read more