Plain CTC chai by Swachh Tea
Pure Dust Tea
The tea works out to about ₹2.2 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
Fine CTC granules that colour the cup fast. For people who like their chai very dark and very strong.
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
Pure Dust Tea + Strong Masala Chai + Strong Elaichi Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Kadak chai
About Pure Dust Tea
Pure Dust Tea is a plain CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from CTC dust for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.2 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Kadak chai: plain CTC black tea
- What's in it
- CTC dust
- Tastes
- Very dark, very strong and quick to colour
- Best for
- When you want it very dark, very fast.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹2.2 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 Pure Dust Tea
Very dark, very strong and quick to colour.
- CTC dustFine granules that colour the cup fast
- Strength
- Very strong
- Spice
- None
- Fragrance
- Light
Best for: When you want it very dark, very fast.
The 4-minute method
How to make Pure Dust Tea
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 Pure Dust TeaStart with a little less, about 2g a cup. The fine granules give up their colour fast.
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 ₹4.4 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹2.2 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹2.2
The tea in a cup of Pure Dust Tea
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 Pure Dust Tea 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 Pure Dust Tea
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From Siliguri
Who makes Pure Dust Tea
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 Pure Dust Tea
What is Pure Dust Tea?
Pure Dust Tea is a plain CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from CTC dust for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.2 a cup.
What does Pure Dust Tea taste like?
Very dark, very strong and quick to colour. Strength: very strong. Spice: none. Fragrance: light. Best for: When you want it very dark, very fast.
What is in Pure Dust Tea?
CTC dust. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Pure Dust Tea?
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. Start with a little less, about 2g a cup. The fine granules give up their colour fast.
Can I add my own masala to Pure Dust Tea?
Yes. Crush two elaichi pods and a thin slice of adrak into the water before the tea goes in. It has no spices of its own, so it takes any masala you like.
How many cups does a 250g pack make?
About 100 cups at 2.5g a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹2.2. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Pure Dust Tea 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 Pure Dust Tea?
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and strong smells, and close it tightly after every use.
Who makes Pure Dust Tea?
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.
Very dark. Very fast.
Pure Dust Tea, ₹220 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.