Oh Sweet Chai of Mine

Sit back and relax, pour some chai with and enjoy the company of the Gourmands and Geeks ; the 2Gs: Sadaf and Archit while they add some sweetness to make you wiser about India’s favourite beverage. If you thought Indians always drank chai, think again. If no, then what did we drink before chai? How did the marketing brilliance of the British Government turn us into a nation obsessed with chai? Why do we have tea breaks at work? They cover this and alot more in our first episode.Important links to geek out more :Book: The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide by Mary Lou Heiss, ‎Robert J. HeissBook: The History of the Indian Tea Industry by Sir Percival Joseph GriffithsBook: A Thirst for Empire by Erika RappaportIndia’s Tea Cafes Have Made A Good Start. But The Real Test Begins NowA Nice Cup of Tea by George Orwell10 Golden Rules for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea (1941) You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.