This group is for everyone who loves chai, and would like to meet people from different cultures & background, share their life experience over a cup of chai, scrumptious snacks and good company.
Some popular Chai spots in Uptown Minneapolis:
Namaste Cafe
Uncommon Ground
What is Chai? Chai or Cha is merely a generic word for tea in South Asia and many other parts of the world. (Hindi: चाय cāy, Mandarin: 茶 Chá). Source: Wiki
Specifically Chai is black tea and milk (sugar and spices are optional). Chai is a quintessential South Asian beverage, and is the most consumed beverage next to water in that region.
Benefits of Spices used in Chai:
Ginger: Improves digestion, protects against symptoms of cold & flu.
Cinnamon: Lowers LDL cholesterol and regulates blood sugar.
Cardamom: Provides relief from acidity and is considered a kidney cleanser.
Cloves: Known as healing spice. Promotes good digestion as well as metabolism.
Black pepper: Powerful anti-oxidants, effective in relieving nasal congestion and is known to improve digestion.
Care for a cup of tea? Join now.