Is chai a African?

African Chai is a unique blend of Kenyan black tea with savory and sweet spices and just a touch of rose petal. It has a bit of licorice root that makes it mellow and slightly sweet. If you like Indian masala chai, this is quite different but also excellent! Try it hot or iced, black or with milk.

Who discovered chai?

Still, British tea cultivators were extremely anxious to have Chinese tea and techniques brought to India. In 1788, The Royal Society of Arts began deliberating on the idea of transplanting saplings from China. Then, in 1824, tea saplings were discovered in Assam by Robert Bruce and Maniram Dewan.

Where did the name chai come from?

The word “chai” is the Hindi word for “tea,” which derived from “cha,” the Chinese word for tea. Chai can also be referred to as “masala chai” or “spiced chai” since “chai tea” translates to “tea tea.” The term for chai is a mixture of spices or “masala” steeped into a hot tea beverage.

Is Chai British or Indian?

Chai is the word for tea in Hindi and most other Indian languages, and it begins our journey, because the word itself betrays the original source of these aromatic leaves. Its root is the Mandarin word chá. But the story of how India got its taste for what was originally a Chinese product is far from straightforward.

What is the history of tea in China?

The story of tea begins in China. According to legend, in 2737 BC, the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water, when some leaves from the tree blew into the water. The tree was a Camellia sinensis, and the resulting drink was what we now call tea.

Is tea from Kenya?

Tea is a major cash crop that is grown in Kenya. Kenyan tea has been the leading major foreign exchange earner for the country. Most tea produced in Kenya is black tea, with green tea, yellow tea, and white tea produced on order by major tea producers.

Is chai originally from India?

Originating from India, Chai is widespread with many household and regional variations. The folklore surrounding Chai dates back to between 5000 and 9000 years ago to an ancient royal court – either India or Siam. It was said that the reigning king created the recipe as a healing Ayurvedic beverage.

Is chai Russian?

The product for ‘chai’ and ‘tea’ is the same. Russians traded with China from the North and in the Nothern accent of Chinease it is pronounced like ‘tai’ and English empire started contacts with China from the South where people prounced the word as ‘tee’.