Flavoured CTC chai by Swachh Tea
Kesariya Chai
The tea works out to about ₹6.5 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
Saffron with cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel. The chai you save for guests and festivals.
Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours. Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping across India
- Tasted three times before we buy it
Make it a chai trio
Kesariya Chai + Premium CTC Chai + Strong Masala Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Special chai
About Kesariya Chai
Kesariya Chai is a flavoured CTC chai from Swachh Tea, made with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seeds on CTC tea. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹6.5 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Flavoured chai: CTC black tea with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seeds
- What's in it
- CTC tea, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seeds
- Tastes
- Golden and fragrant, saffron and cardamom with soft spice
- Best for
- Guests, festivals and gifting.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹6.5 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 Kesariya Chai
Golden and fragrant, saffron and cardamom with soft spice.
- CTC teaThe strong base that holds its colour through milk
- SaffronGolden colour and a honeyed aroma
- CardamomSweet, cooling fragrance
- CinnamonSoft, woody sweetness
- Black pepperA gentle bite at the back of the throat
- Fennel seedsCool, sweet freshness
- Strength
- Medium
- Spice
- Medium
- Fragrance
- Very fragrant
Best for: Guests, festivals and gifting.
The 4-minute method
How to make Kesariya 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 Kesariya ChaiUse full-cream milk and a little less sugar. The saffron does the rest.
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 ₹13 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹6.5 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹6.5
The tea in a cup of Kesariya 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 Kesariya 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 Kesariya Chai
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From Siliguri
Who makes Kesariya 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 Kesariya Chai
What is Kesariya Chai?
Kesariya Chai is a flavoured CTC chai from Swachh Tea, made with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seeds on CTC tea. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹6.5 a cup.
What does Kesariya Chai taste like?
Golden and fragrant, saffron and cardamom with soft spice. Strength: medium. Spice: medium. Fragrance: very fragrant. Best for: Guests, festivals and gifting.
What is in Kesariya Chai?
CTC tea, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seeds. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Kesariya 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. Use full-cream milk and a little less sugar. The saffron does the rest.
Do I need to add my own spices?
No. The saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper 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 ₹6.5. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Kesariya 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 Kesariya 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 Kesariya 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 one you save for guests.
Kesariya Chai, ₹650 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.