International Tea Day 2026: Love masala chai? Make these innovative drinks and dishes with it
Updated On: 25 May, 2026 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
As the world celebrates International Tea Day on May 21 every year, chefs across India celebrate tea in many ways, but the masala chai has a special place, and that’s why they share innovative recipes that use the classic favourite in many different ways

International Tea Day is observed on May 21 every year. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement
India’s love for masala chai is unmatched and rightly so because it is so unique that it has its own variations across the country. While Maharashtra has its delicious masala chai, Assam has its own version and that is what makes every single Indian’s experience of drinking tea unique and one more reason to celebrate the beverage that is dearly loved in the country.
Every year, International Tea Day is observed on May 21 to celebrate it in every way possible. While the world may boast of its own unique variations, India, which comes second among the countries that produce the most tea in the world after China, also happens to be a country that consumes most of its tea within its very own borders, and that has given rise to many variations including the masala chai.
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