It is the ultimate comfort tea. Where a black tea wakes you up, Doodhwali Chai holds you. It is served to a crying child to silence the tears, to a tired father returning from work, to a bride on the morning of her wedding to steady her nerves. The sugar content is usually high, because in the Indian ethos, hospitality must be sweet.
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The secret move? The "pulling" of the tea. The chaiwala (tea seller) or the home cook pours the tea from one vessel to another from a height. This aerates the tea, cooling it slightly to a drinkable temperature and creating a signature frothy layer on top—a foam so light it tastes like clouds. It is the ultimate comfort tea