garam masala chai

Like the condiments that go into making a good, tasty cup of masala chai; these stories about people, places and events surrounding the ritual of drinking or making tea, draw a portrait of city/nation/self.

Friday, 8 May 2026

Kaju to Feni, to Urak




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Hi,

Welcome to 'garam masala chai' . The stories I post here draw inspiration from the rituals of making and drinking tea - the people, places and events that I come across in everyday situations where tea is my window to the world .


I hope you enjoy reading these stories and will share some of your own.

Do leave your comments and/ or stories of your own.

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Gopika Nath


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