Description
Bombay Cutting Chai — The Whole-Leaf Soul of a Mumbai Morning
Picture the clatter of a tapri at dawn, a tin kettle steaming, and a small glass of strong, honey-dark chai passed hand to hand. Bombay Cutting Chai brings that street ritual into your kitchen, one whole leaf at a time. This loose-leaf blend lets you savour the making as much as the drinking — your TeaQure moment.
Tasting Notes
The dry leaf carries a warm, malty aroma with a bready, caramel sweetness. Simmered with milk, it brews to a deep mahogany-tan colour and pours thick and comforting. The flavour is bold and full-bodied — brisk malt up front, rounded by a smooth, lingering finish that holds up beautifully against milk and sugar.
Why You will Love It
- A robust, full-bodied Assam blend traditionally cherished for that bold, street-style kadak chai character.
- Whole loose leaves unfurl as they steep, giving you full control over strength and a richer cup.
- A warming, grounding brew — a comforting way to open your morning or pause an afternoon.
- Balanced and smooth, crafted to marry beautifully with milk and jaggery or sugar to taste.
- Pure, single-origin Assam leaf with no added flavours — just tea, the way a tapri would serve it.
Caffeine
As a black-tea cutting chai, this is a moderate-caffeine brew — a warming, energising cup for your day.
How to Brew
- Boil about 200 ml of water in a small pan.
- Add 1 tsp (about 2 g) of loose leaves and simmer 2–3 minutes to let them unfurl.
- Pour in milk to your liking and add sugar or jaggery to taste.
- Bring back to a gentle boil, then simmer again 2–3 minutes for that classic kadak strength.
- Strain into your favourite glass or cup and enjoy hot.
When to Enjoy
The cup for a slow sunrise start or a mid-morning reset — sip it with buttery toast, khari biscuits, or hot pakoras to recreate that Mumbai tapri feeling.
Ingredients
Assam BP (Broken Pekoe), Assam BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe), Assam BOPSM (Broken Orange Pekoe Special Mix), Assam Orthodox Leaf
Quick Questions
Is Bombay Cutting Chai caffeine-free?
No — it is a pure black-tea blend, so it naturally offers a moderate level of caffeine.
Does it contain milk?
The tea itself is just loose Assam leaf with no milk added; you brew it with milk and sweetener to taste, as a cutting chai is meant to be.
Are there any added flavours?
None — this is single-origin Assam leaf and nothing else, so every cup tastes clean and true to the street.
Anupam Das (verified owner) –
I recently tried the Bombay Cutting Chai from Teaqure, and I must say it has completely won me over!
1. Taste: The flavor is rich, bold, and perfectly balanced – just like the authentic cutting chai you’d get at a Mumbai street corner. It has the right strength and depth that makes every sip refreshing and satisfying.
2. Aroma: The aroma hits you the moment you open the pack – warm, inviting, and nostalgic. Brewing it fills the room with that classic chai fragrance which instantly lifts the mood.
3. Packaging: The packaging is premium, neat, and travel-friendly, which ensures freshness is locked in until the very last brew.
If you’re a chai lover looking for that authentic Bombay experience, this one is a must-try! Highly recommended.