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February 1 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
by Preena Chauhan
Speech topic: The Basics of Authentic Masala Chai: India’s Beloved Tea Tradition
Join Preena Chauhan, Indian cooking instructor and co-founder of Arvinda’s Spices & Chai, for an inspiring session all about India’s most cherished tea—Masala Chai.
Whether you’re a masala chai aficionado or new to India’s beloved spiced tea tradition, Preena’s lively demonstration will transport you to the heart of Indian culture through this warming beverage.
For three decades, Preena and her mother, Arvinda, have been perfecting the art of traditional home Indian cuisine and chai-making through their Indian cooking classes. With her experience of running a chai café and creating premium spice blends, Preena will guide you through the essential steps of crafting the perfect cup of Masala Chai—from selecting the right tea and spices to balancing the flavours to make it your own.
In this presentation you’ll learn:
1. The secret to making a rich, aromatic Masala Chai from scratch
2. The significance of each spice and its role in masala chai
3. Tips and tricks to personalize your chai ritual at home
4. How to pair your chai with traditional Indian sweets and savoury snacks from the award-winning cookbook, New Indian Basics.
Discover the craft behind every step, from blending spices to brewing the perfect cup, embrace a cherished Indian tradition that brings people together, one spiced cup at a time.
Preena Chauhan is an entrepreneur, Indian food expert, cooking instructor and award-winning author who runs popular cooking classes in the GTA through Arvinda’s where local, seasonal ingredients and fresh spices is the key to creating delicious, modern and traditional Indian menus.
She is co-founder of Arvinda’s, a line of premium Indian spice blends, and aspires to share her multi-textured, mouth-watering food moments with an audience enamoured with the foods and spices of her culture.
Preena is co-author of the award-winning New Indian Basics cookbook (2022, Appetite by Random House) and wants to inspire others to create delicious spice infused masala chai and menus for joy, good health and eating pleasure!