Cutting Chai: Culture and Styling Tips
At Vaarsa London, we believe craftsmanship and culture have the power to elevate modern living. Our curated portfolio of South Asian homewares is deeply rooted in tradition yet designed to seamlessly blend into contemporary homes, turning everyday moments into something truly special.
One such piece is our chai caddy—a modern take on an Indian street-side staple.
Traditionally, chai caddies were used by chaiwallas (tea vendors) to serve quick, strong cutting chai (a small glass of tea) to working men during evening breaks. At Vaarsa London, we think these cutting chai glasses are more than just functional—they’re like that one friend who’s the life of the group and fits in anywhere.
Here’s how you can enjoy your chai caddy and make it truly yours:
1. Relive the Cutting Chai Experience at Home
Picture this: leaning against a tea stall, sipping chai from thin glasses that feel like they might crack in your hands. That’s the magic of cutting chai—quick, flavorful, and full of stories.
Now, recreate that nostalgia at home. Line up the caddy on your table with steaming glasses of spiced chai, a plate of pakoras, and maybe even a few Parle-G biscuits. It’s not just tea—it’s a throwback to simpler times, something you lived or heard as stories from your friends or family members.
2. A Tea Station That Feels Like Home
Not every tea station needs to be Instagram-perfect. This chai caddy, with its rustic charm, can turn your tea corner into something meaningful and personal.
Pair it with a stack of your favorite tea tins, a small bowl of cardamom pods, and your favorite coasters. Add a pop of green—a tiny potted plant works wonders. Suddenly, it’s not just a tea station. It’s your tea station.
3. More Than Just Chai
Who says it’s only for tea glasses? Think outside the box!
Use the caddy to hold wildflowers from a morning walk, as a quirky cutlery holder during dinner parties, serve chaat or snacks, or even to organize stationery on your desk. Traditional in design but endlessly versatile, this piece adapts to whatever life throws at it.
Beautifully captured by Sarah
4. A Gift That Feels Like Thoughtfulness
Finding the perfect gift isn’t easy, but this chai caddy makes it simple. It’s not just something you wrap up—it’s something you share.
Pair it with a box of your favorite loose-leaf tea or add a handwritten note to say thank you. Whether for a housewarming, a birthday, a bachelorette, a wedding, or just because, this is a gift that tells a story—a story they’ll cherish long after the chai has been sipped.
It Belongs in Your Home
At Vaarsa, we believe that every piece you bring into your home should mean something. This chai caddy isn’t just functional—it’s a carrier of stories. Stories of the hands that painted the intricate Warli design on its handle, the bustling chai stalls of India that inspired its design, and the moments it will now create in your home.
Because in the end, a home isn’t just walls and furniture—it’s the moments, memories, and stories you weave into it. And this cutting chai caddy? It’s all of that, one story at a time. Ready to make it yours? Buy now
