“Chai” (Hindi), “cha” (Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), “te” (French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch), and “tea” (English) – these different words across languages all refer to the same drink. It is so immensely popular that every year May 21 is celebrated as the International Tea Day.
This is more than just an acknowledgement of a popular drink. It’s a way to honour a tradition that has crossed borders, generations, and lifestyles. Tea is one of those rare things that feels both personal and universal at the same time.
In India, tea is everywhere. It’s in morning routines, office breaks, train journeys, and family catch-ups. A cup of tea can bring comfort and energy, feel like a warm hug, or become a conversation starter. Tea holds a special place across cultures and continents. Which is why it isn’t surprising that the world has dedicated a day of celebration for this beloved beverage.
How Tea Became a Part of Our Everyday Life
Tea has been around for thousands of years. Its story began in the East Asian countries like China and India, where it was first used for its healing properties. Slowly, as people developed a taste for it, it started to be prepared in different ways for different effects. It evolved from being a health drink to becoming a drink for calming down, to being a ritualistic habit for mornings and evenings.
In India, tea became deeply rooted in daily life. But it is when the British came that tea gained popularity worldwide. They brought Indian tea to the West, made it fashionable, and created their own tea culture with fixed tea times, fancy cups, and snacks on the side.
Today, we will find tea everywhere – from street-side stalls to high-end lounges. It has become a part of our customs. There are many variations of how tea can be consumed, whether it’s prepared using milk, sugar, herbs, or honey, there’s a tea for every taste, mood and purpose.
What Tea Really Gives Us
Tea is not always only a beverage; sometimes a cup of tea calls for a pause, asks for company, the quiet, or a relaxing space. Such moments are often small, but they stay with us. A rainy day with ginger tea. A night when you couldn’t sleep, and chamomile helped. A time when friends dropped by, and adrak chai brought everyone to the same page.
Tea can be a wellness companion too. There are myriad herbal teas that support digestion, ease stress, and help you sleep better. They’re simple, natural, and have been used in homes for generations.
Discover the Flavours of Celesteal Exotic Blend
If you’re looking for a tea that’s more than just a drink, Nutriplus Celesteal Exotic Blend from QNET India is worth exploring. These are handpicked herbal infusions, made from flowers, spices, leaves, and roots, good for both taste and our bodies.
The different blends available are:
· Celesteal Kahwa Tea
Inspired by the traditional Kashmiri Kahwa, this tea is a blend of green cardamom, cinnamon, rose petals, bay leaves, and natural green tea to create a warm, aromatic experience. It aids in digestion, immunity building, and relieving stress, making every sip both calming and beneficial.
· Celesteal Apple Cinnamon Tea
Apple Cinnamon Tea is a rich, aromatic blend of German apples, Darjeeling tea, and cinnamon that offers a soft and slightly sweet flavour. This delightful infusion enhances our mood, supports digestion, boosts metabolism, and leaves us with a sense of well-being.
· Celesteal Rose Tea
Rose Tea is a blend of premium German rose petals and fine Darjeeling tea leaves, offering a mild, floral flavour with a soothing aroma. Known as one of the oldest flavoured teas, it’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to boost immunity and relieve sore throats and colds.
These teas are additive-free and made to be enjoyed slowly so that each sip feels like a small act of care, for your body and for your mind.
Read more: Make Tea a Mindfulness Ritual with QNET India’s Celesteal Exotic Blends
This International Tea Day, Make It Special
Tea is part of our cultural heritage. It is for fancy public gatherings, but it is also for a calm moment to yourself. This International Tea Day, try a new flavour for wellness. Make your tea time more mindful, more flavourful with Celesteal Exotic Blend.
