Chai Collection

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis
5324440 Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis,)

Tea plant, Camellia sinensis (Camellia thea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4995203 Tea plant, Camellia sinensis (Camellia thea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Ripe rice season in Mu Cang Chai terraced fields
Nguyen Tan Tuan

Glasses of Turkish Apple Tea. Pierre Loti Cafe, Eyup, Istanbul, Turkey

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, A chai boy serving tea

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor with a tray of tea in plastic cups in Sudder Street

Sometimes sunshinesometimes rain
Monique

My chai
Trevor Cole

Sea Lion
circa 1900: A sea lion performs a trick in the enclosure at Regents Park Zoo. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Notes at a London hospital (engraving)
606983 Notes at a London hospital (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at a London hospital; from The Graphic)

Green cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum (Alpinia cardamom). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Notes at a London hospital (engraving)
606531 Notes at a London hospital (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at a London hospital; from The Graphic)

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor

Picture No. 12009439
Row of Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand Date:

Picture No. 12009438
Row of Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand Date:

Thailand, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, View of Boddhistava Statues; Sukhothai Historical Park

Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple Buddha statues, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Row of Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Praya East (now part of Wan Chai) circa 1880s Hong Kong. Date: circa 1880s

Ruins of the chedi at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Hand of buddha statue at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Buddha statues and chedi at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Heads of Buddha statues, Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya
Row of Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Row of Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Bangkok, Thailand)
Wat Suthat Thepwararam the ancient temple with blue sky (Bangkok, Thailand)

Hong Kong, China - The Tiger Pagoda
The 7-storey Tiger Pagoda, the highlight of the Tiger Balm Garden (Aw Boon Haw Garden), on the Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong, opened in 1935

Stainless steel fermentation tanks with on top equipement for doing pigeage"
Stainless steel fermentation tanks with on top equipement for pigeage. Pigeage means pushing down the cap of grape skins that floats to the surface down to get better extraction

Wooden barrels for fermenting and aging white wine. Chateau Romanin, Saint Remy de Provence, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

The barrel aging cellar at Chateau Caillou in Sauternes. Choteau Caillou, Barsac, Gironde, France

Young man stirring milk for chai, with blind man sitting beside him, roadside chai stall, Dangiyawas, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Young man and blind man stirring milk for chai, roadside chai stall, Dangiyawas, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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"Chai: A Journey of Flavors, Culture, and Warmth" Step into the enchanting world as you pass through the wrought iron portico at Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims. Just like this elegant entrance, a gateway to a delightful experience. Derived from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis or Thea sinensis, chai captivates with its aromatic essence and rich history. It's a beverage that embraces both sunshine and rain - sometimes comforting us on gloomy days and other times refreshing us under bright skies. Inhale the enticing aroma of Turkish Apple Tea at Pierre Loti Cafe in Istanbul. This variation showcases how chai transcends borders, captivating taste buds worldwide. From exotic spices to unique brewing techniques, each culture adds its own twist to this beloved drink. Travel to India where chai becomes an integral part of daily life. In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi or Kolkata's bustling Sudder Street, witness the artistry vendors serving steaming cups filled with warmth and tradition. Their skillful hands create magic by blending flavors that awaken the senses. Just as diverse as its origins are the moments when we savor our cuppa. Whether it be amidst playful sea lions or while engrossed in reading Erum Khalili's captivating novel Chai Reading; whether it accompanies notes being engraved at a London hospital or shared among friends during heartwarming conversations – every sip tells a story. Indulge your senses further by adding green cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum – to your brew for an extra touch of sophistication. Let this fragrant spice dance on your palate as you embark on yet another flavorful adventure within your teacup. So next time you encounter those tantalizing aromas wafting from a cozy café or spot a charming tea vendor along bustling streets, remember that behind every cup lies centuries-old traditions interwoven with love, warmth, and the spirit of chai.