Once upon a time, as a fresh-faced professional stepping into the corporate world, I was like many other desi professionals. You see, coffee was the de facto fuel of choice - the key to socialisation and the antidote to mid-day productivity crashes. And so, like everyone else, I pretended to love coffee. Yet deep down, my heart yearned for something more... authentic, something more... desi.

It was the taste of home, the warmth of a good old cup of chai that I craved. But finding a proper chai in the midst of boardroom meetings and pressing deadlines seemed like an impossible task. That was until one day, while wandering through the aisles of an Indian grocery store, I stumbled upon instant chai pre-mixes from some of the biggest brands in India.

Instant chai! The promise was tantalizing, but alas, the reality was far from it. The concoction was nothing like the real chai. It lacked the warmth, the spice, the soothing familiarity of the chai I knew and loved. But instead of being disappointed, I found myself intrigued, obsessed even.

I began experimenting with my own mixes, trying to capture the essence of a proper desi chai. It wasn't easy. There were countless trials and errors, but eventually, I got there. I had created a mix that tasted exactly like the chai I missed so much. It was just for me at first. But then, a few colleagues - now friends - caught the scent of my chai. They tried it, they loved it, and just like that, we became a little tribe of chai lovers in a sea of coffee drinkers.

Seeing their love for my chai mix, a thought occurred to me. If we, a handful of desis in an office, craved this so much, how many more out there would be longing for the same? And that's when it hit me. This wasn't just about me or my friends. This was about every desi professional out there who, just like us, was pretending to love coffee when what they really wanted was a proper cup of chai.

Thus, Proper Chaii was born - a brand dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of desi chai to the offices and homes of busy professionals everywhere. Because you shouldn't have to pretend to love something when what you really crave is a good cup of proper chai.

With Proper Chaii, you can now enjoy the true taste of desi chai, anytime, anywhere.

And that, folks, is our story. A tale of chai, authenticity, and finding a piece of home wherever you are. From our hearts (and kettles) to yours, we present to you - Proper Chaii.