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Chai

Chai is woven into everyday social life across India, with regional variations in tea, milk, spices, preparation and service.

Key points

  • A widely shared everyday beverage tradition
  • Varies by region and household
  • Connected with hospitality, conversation and public life

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India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.

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  1. [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026