As a kid, I spent a lot of time at my grandma’s house. I didn’t always understand her Punjabi, nor did she always get my English, but my answer to, “Tussi cha peeni? (Do you want some tea?)” was always a resounding YES.
My grandmother was a widow, raising 6 daughters alone in Canada. Others may have called her an “empty nester,” but let me tell you - that nest was anything but empty. A revolving group of aunties + uncles were always passing through, spilling the tea over a cup of my grandma’s renowned chai.
Unfortunately, time claims us all - my nani passed away in 2013, and a few short years later, I moved out of Vancouver. The corporate world claimed me, and my constant chai drinking was replaced with unhealthy sodas and adult beverages.
Then, suddenly, Covid hit, and I was stuck at my apartment alone. On a whim, feeling lonely and craving a hint of nostalgia, I called my mom and asked for the chai recipe. I soon realized getting the same high quality ingredients was tough, which made brewing a good cup really hard.
This set me out on the journey to create Masala Magic, with one goal in mind: Bringing a taste of home into everyone's lives through Chai. After brewing thousands of cups of chai, adapting and testing it through the infamous aunty network, we think we have the perfect brew for you, and couldn’t be more excited to share it!