https://therealchai.com/Recent content on The Real ChaiHugo -- gohugo.ioenThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/nubian-markets-chai/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/nubian-markets-chai/Rajiv is in Assam until November 14, visiting tea gardens to find tea samples. While he’s away, the easiest place to get The Real Chai is Nubian Markets in Roxbury: they stock every one of our chai blends and our bottled vegan masala chai, and they’re open every day. Why Assam, and why now Every cup we make starts with Assam tea. It’s the strong, malty black tea that stands up to milk, spice and a long simmer, which is why it’s the backbone of masala chai in India.https://therealchai.com/articles/chai-concentrate/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/chai-concentrate/One pack of our masala chai blend makes about 8 cups of chai concentrate. At about 3 oz of concentrate and 5 oz of milk per cup, that’s 20 cups of chai. The boiling and straining happen once; after that, each cup is just concentrate and milk, warmed on the stove. There’s no need to buy concentrate when you can make it fresh at home, as strong and as sweet as you like it.https://therealchai.com/articles/vegan-chai/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/vegan-chai/Masala chai starts out vegan. Black tea, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper simmer together on the stove, all plants. What decides whether your cup is vegan is what goes in next: the milk, and sometimes the sweetener. What makes chai not vegan Dairy milk. Traditional chai is made with whole milk, and most cafés default to it. Concentrates and syrups. Many café “chai lattes” are made from a sweetened concentrate.https://therealchai.com/articles/diwali-chai/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/diwali-chai/Diwali, the festival of lights, falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The celebration runs for five days, from Dhanteras on November 6 to Bhai Dooj on November 11. Homes fill with diyas, rangoli, new clothes, boxes of sweets, and a steady stream of guests. In most of those homes, a pot of masala chai never leaves the stove. If you’re hosting this year, here’s how to make chai part of your Diwali, and where to find us around Boston for the festival.https://therealchai.com/articles/how-to-make-masala-chai/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/articles/how-to-make-masala-chai/Real masala chai isn’t steeped like a tea bag. It’s simmered: strong Assam tea and whole spices bubble together on the stove until the pot turns a deep amber, then milk goes in and the whole thing comes back to a boil. That’s how chai is made in Indian homes and at street stalls, and it’s how Rajiv Roy learned it growing up in Kolkata. Here’s the method we use, whether you’re brewing with our masala chai blend or your own spices.https://therealchai.com/catering/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/catering/Bring freshly brewed, authentic Indian masala chai to your next gathering. Rajiv Roy brews every batch the traditional way, with organic Assam black tea, hand-ground spices, fresh ginger and a hint of jaggery, so your guests get the real thing, not a syrup. Events we cater Weddings and family celebrations: mehndi, sangeet, receptions, baby showers and birthdays. Corporate events: office gatherings, team offsites, client events and Diwali parties at work. Cultural celebrations and festivals: Diwali, Holi, India Day and community events.https://therealchai.com/gifts/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/gifts/Give the gift of authentic chai with a digital gift card. Order Gift Cards Here Available in multiple denominations Valid at farmers market locations and The Real Chai pop-ups Delivered digitally via email Can be used for chai, bottled chai, and take-home blends Questions about gift cards? Email desichaishack@gmail.com.https://therealchai.com/menu/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/menu/Every batch is handcrafted in Boston with organic Assam black tea, freshly sourced spices, and a hint of jaggery. Hot chai comes with whole milk or oat milk, and our bottled chai is vegan, made with oat milk. Freshly Brewed Masala Chai $7 · 8 oz Served hot in an 8 oz cup with organic Assam black tea, fresh ginger, cardamom, and a hint of jaggery. Made with whole milk or oat milk at most of our locations.https://therealchai.com/feedback/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/feedback/Send us feedback, questions, catering inquiries, or market requests. Leave this field empty Submissions go to desichaishack@gmail.com. You can also email us directly if you prefer. You can also reach us directly on Instagram.https://therealchai.com/locations/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/locations/We bring the authentic taste of Indian chai to various farmers markets throughout the week. Below is our regular schedule, but please check our social media for any weather-related changes or special events. Year-round Find us any week Beyond the markets, our chai has a home in two Boston favorites. Stop by, say hello, and take a bottle with you. Our stall Boston Public Market 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108https://therealchai.com/order/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/order/Order Your Authentic Chai Today Experience the authentic taste of Indian chai delivered right to your door. Our premium Masala Chai Blend is crafted with the finest ingredients and traditional recipes. Ready to Order? Order online for delivery or pickup through our Square store Order Now on Square Premium Quality Hand-ground spices and premium Assam tea leaves Made with Love Each blend is crafted with care and traditionhttps://therealchai.com/about/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://therealchai.com/about/Kolkata It started with a pot on the stove Every morning in Kolkata, Rajiv Roy watched his father measure out whole spices, crush them by hand and drop them into a pot of simmering Assam tea. Long before anyone sat down, the whole house smelled of cardamom and ginger. Boston, 2007 Chai on every menu. None of it tasted like home. When Rajiv moved to the United States in 2007, every café sold chai.