Soaking in all the busyness of the day, making way for cows, I came across a chai wallah in the street. With constant attention, he was stirring & pulling the chai over, in & out of the cauldron that was perched over a bed of hot coals.I'd heard of chai before but what was really in it? Must be good I thought, many of his faithful customers were lining up for his chai & walking away smiling with satisfaction & contentment.
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When in India...
One sip was all it took & from that moment on, I loved it! I tried different chais' during my travels throughout Rajasthan. Chai Wallahs' make their chai with their own distinct flavour depending on the area in which it's served.
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When I returned to Australia, I couldn't find the type of Chai I had experienced in Jaipur, so I set about crafting it for myself from whole spices.
So Now
After making chai on & off for close to 30 years, the support of family & friends has to led to a new chapter in our lives, journeying into an off grid cottage industry, operating from our property in the High Country of Regional Northern NSW. We love making chai for family & friends, who love it as much as we do.
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They have encouraged & inspired us to share it for those who are seeking an authentic cup of chai. There are many great chais out there but we believe we've created something beautiful in our chai to making it truly unique; a little something to calm mind body & soul.
We use chemical free whole spices, sourcing our ingredients from reputable suppliers. We mill all of the whole spices by hand to make sure that the chai we sell is of the highest quality.
Trade Roots Organic Chai does not use any sweeteners or powders.
Our Future
We care deeply about our environment & yours too, so we have taken considerable care with the packaging that we use, believing it is our responsibility to lessen the burden of waste passed on to consumers.
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Your chai is packaged in 100% recycled cardboard cylinders, lined with food grade cellophane & we use refill packages for those who wish to re-use their cylinder for further purchases of our chai.
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As a family, we've always lived off grid with our beloved solar system & are proud knowing that the cottage industry we have created has an incredibly low carbon footprint, with no plastics, all compostable and recyclable packaging.We believe we have produced a high quality, organic chai that is sustainably responsible.
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So with that in mind, relax & have a cup of Trade Roots Organic Chai
We know you will enjoy!
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