"We wanted to create a space where people can come together and enjoy a cup of chai, because we wanted to create a space which feels like home."
It was a gap Sushant Bhalla felt first-hand in the Adelaide market, and one he was determined to fill.
"I can now proudly say we are Adelaide's first authentic Indian chai cafe. There's no other chai cafe that exists like us."
That authenticity starts with how the chai is made.
"We brew fresh chai, and it takes 30 minutes to get it brewed."
Sushant's mum used to make amazing chai, and after a visit from India, Sushant was inspired.
"My mom used to make amazing chai, and when she visited us, she wanted to go out, as you would in India.”
This is where the journey began, and the seeds for ChaiOz were planted. Once they’d figured out their recipe, it was time to spread the word.
At the time of our interview, the cafe was about to launch a new signature masala chai blend. The plan is to send every customer home with a taste of the cafe.
"We will be giving a take-home blend to all our customers. They can go back and make the same chai in their home.”
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