Vaktavya • Story

MBA Chai Wala to Tea Post: The Rise of Tea Cafes

Jan 14, 2026 989 views
Summary
Tea is not just a drink in India; it is an emotion. How entrepreneurs are branding the humble cutting chai.

Gone are the days when tea was sold only on roadside tapris. The new wave of Indian entrepreneurs is gentrifying tea.

We analyze how branding, hygiene, and ambience are allowing startups to sell tea at premium prices, competing directly with coffee chains like Starbucks.