Masala CTC chai by Swachh Tea
Bombay Cutting Chai
5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsThe tea works out to about ₹3.6 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
The small, strong glass from Mumbai's tapris: cardamom, ginger and a touch of fennel on strong CTC tea.
Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours. Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days.
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- Tasted three times before we buy it
Make it a chai trio
Bombay Cutting Chai + Premium CTC Chai + Strong Elaichi Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Masala chai
About Bombay Cutting Chai
Bombay Cutting Chai is a masala chai from Swachh Tea: CTC tea already blended with cardamom, ginger and fennel seeds. Brew it like plain chai and the masala comes with it. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹3.6 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Masala chai: CTC black tea blended with spices
- What's in it
- CTC tea, cardamom, ginger and fennel seeds
- Tastes
- Strong and sharp, gingery, with a sweet fennel note
- Best for
- Small, strong glasses, Mumbai style.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹3.6 a cup)
- Caffeine
- Yes, it's black tea
- Origin
- Tea from Assam and the Dooars, packed in Siliguri, West Bengal
In the cup
What's in Bombay Cutting Chai
Strong and sharp, gingery, with a sweet fennel note.
- CTC teaThe strong base that holds its colour through milk
- CardamomSweet, cooling fragrance
- GingerWarmth that builds after the sip
- Fennel seedsCool, sweet freshness
- Strength
- Very strong
- Spice
- Medium
- Fragrance
- Medium
Best for: Small, strong glasses, Mumbai style.
The 4-minute method
How to make Bombay Cutting Chai
On the stove, for one 150ml cup. Strong, coppery, and the same every time.
- Boil 75ml of water, at a rolling boil.
- Simmer 2.5g of tea, about a level teaspoon, for two minutes, until the granules open.
- Add milk, 75ml, and simmer two minutes more.
- Finish with sugar in the last minute, then strain and pour.
Tip for Bombay Cutting ChaiFor a proper cutting, brew it a little stronger than usual and pour half-cups into small glasses.
How much for how many?
Pick the number of cups.
- Water
- 150ml
- Milk
- 150ml
- Tea
- 5gabout 2 level teaspoons
- Time
- 4 min2 before the milk, 2 after
At 2 cups a day, 250g of tea lasts about 50 days, at about ₹7.2 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹3.6 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹3.6
The tea in a cup of Bombay Cutting Chai
Our figure is the tea only, at 2.5g for a 150ml cup. Milk and sugar are on top.
Order the way you like.
Pay online or with cash on delivery. Shipping is free on every order. Orders leave Siliguri within 24 hours, and you can ask us anything about Bombay Cutting Chai on WhatsApp.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping on every order
- Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours
- Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days
Reviews
What chai lovers say about Bombay Cutting Chai
5.0
Average of 3 reviews, out of 5
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From Siliguri
Who makes Bombay Cutting Chai
Swachh Tea is the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., tea sourcers and graders in Siliguri, the town the Assam and Dooars tea trade runs through.
We buy from more than 400 gardens, and every lot is tasted three times before it's bought: as a garden sample, when it's offered, and once more before purchase. The same team supplies cafés, hotels and distributors across India.
35+ years in the tea trade. FSSAI licensed and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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Questions about Bombay Cutting Chai
What is Bombay Cutting Chai?
Bombay Cutting Chai is a masala chai from Swachh Tea: CTC tea already blended with cardamom, ginger and fennel seeds. Brew it like plain chai and the masala comes with it. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹3.6 a cup.
What does Bombay Cutting Chai taste like?
Strong and sharp, gingery, with a sweet fennel note. Strength: very strong. Spice: medium. Fragrance: medium. Best for: Small, strong glasses, Mumbai style.
What is in Bombay Cutting Chai?
CTC tea, cardamom, ginger and fennel seeds. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Bombay Cutting Chai?
For one 150ml cup, boil 75ml of water, simmer 2.5g of tea (about a level teaspoon) in it for two minutes, add 75ml of milk and simmer two minutes more, then add sugar in the last minute and strain. For a proper cutting, brew it a little stronger than usual and pour half-cups into small glasses.
Do I need to add my own spices?
No. The cardamom, ginger and fennel seeds are already blended with the tea, so brew it exactly like plain chai.
How many cups does a 250g pack make?
About 100 cups at 2.5g a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹3.6. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Bombay Cutting Chai contain caffeine?
Yes. It is made with black tea, so it contains caffeine, like any regular cup of chai.
Is cash on delivery available, and how fast is delivery?
Yes. Cash on delivery is available across India for a small fee, shown at checkout, and we confirm every cash on delivery order with you by phone or WhatsApp before it ships. Orders are dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours and usually arrive in 3 to 7 days. Shipping is free on every order.
How should I store Bombay Cutting Chai?
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and strong smells, and close it tightly after every use.
Who makes Bombay Cutting Chai?
Swachh Tea, the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., a tea sourcing and grading business in Siliguri, West Bengal, built on 35+ years in the Assam and Dooars tea trade. Every lot is tasted three times before it is bought.
The tapri glass, at home.
Bombay Cutting Chai, ₹360 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.