CHAI.COM, the first South Asian-founded online chai retailer in the U.S., has been crafting authentic masala chai blends from a cherished family recipe since 1997. Using vibrant, organic botanicals, CHAI.COM delivers an experience that encourages people to slow down, savor the moment, and embrace their day mindfully. CHAI.COM ensures that every chai ritual is effortless and enriching. Heirloom Chai, a naturally caffeinated Assam-based masala chaienergizes the morning, while Glow Chai, a soothing, turmeric-rich blend provides the perfect way to unwind in the evening.
As an immigrant- and female-founded business, CHAI.COM sources the highest-quality ingredients from around the world and manufactures proudly in Texas. The company prioritizes sustainability and community impact, actively reducing its carbon footprint through recyclable packaging and ethical sourcing. CHAI.COM also donates annually to international, national, and local non-profits.
CHAI.COM embodies more than just a brand—it represents heritage, authenticity, and the power of a daily ritual. By honoring tradition and embracing modern convenience, CHAI.COM ensures that real chai—the way it’s meant to be—remains within reach.
Founding Story
In 1997, Kamini Mamdani stood in her mother’s kitchen, hand-grinding spices, determined to change the way the world experienced chai. At the time, chai was being introduced in the U.S. as "chai tea"—a syrupy, artificially flavored imitation that bore little resemblance to the nourishing, aromatic chai brewed daily in South Asian homes.
For Kamini, chai was more than just a beverage—it's a ritual, a connection to home, a cherished family tradition. The chai she knew was made from freshly ground cardamom, ginger, and cloves, brewed slowly to unlock bold flavors and deep aromas. Seeing her culture’s beloved drink misrepresented, she set out to reclaim chai’s authenticity.
With no roadmap but a relentless passion, Kamini launched CHAI.COM in 1997—the first South Asian-founded online chai retailer in the U.S. Today, CHAI.COM’s blends are crafted from organic, nutrient-dense, and flavorful spices, contain zero sugar, and are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. More than just healthful, CHAI.COM’s blends are also easy to make, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can enjoy an authentic cup of chai—the way it’s meant to be.
Kamini’s vision has always been clear: to bring real chai to the world. And with CHAI.COM, she’s doing just that—one cup at a time.
In the late 1990s, “Chai Tea” began appearing on American coffee menus—an overly sweetened, syrupy imitation of the real masala chai beloved by South Asian families around the world. Kamini Mamdani, an immigrant with roots in Gujarat, India was stunned. The chai she grew up with—hand-ground spices, slow-brewed to perfection, rich in aroma and heritage—had been reduced to an artificial replica. Kamini was determined to reclaim chai. She began experimenting in her mother’s kitchen, hand-grinding cardamom, ginger, cloves, and other bold spices using her family’s cherished recipe. Soon, she was selling her handcrafted blends to those craving a real, authentic chai experience. What started as a personal mission evolved in 1997 to CHAI.COM—the first South Asian-founded online chai retailer in the United States. Today, CHAI.COM is more than a brand—it’s a way of mindful living. Their chai blends are made with organic, nutrient-dense spices, free of sugar, and sustainably sourced. For Kamini, chai is not just a beverage—it’s a ritual, a symbol of home, and a way to connect.Through CHAI.COM, she ensures that no matter what life offers you, a cup of real chai is always within reach.
