Common Ground x Chalo


"MORE THAN JUST AN AMAZING TASTE."

- CHALO

Gita’s story
“IN CHAI, I FOUND MY DAILY PEACE.”

Founder Gita had her first Chai experience in India. She now spreads the love for the drink, for the country and for the culture through Chalo.

VOLUNTEERING IN INDIA

“In 2010 I visited my native country for the first time to volunteer there for 3 weeks. During this unique experience I discovered Masala Chai. It was my daily break, my cup of comfort and my dose of energy.”

UNITING DRINK

“In India I saw how the tea stalls had a connecting role: all strata from the highly segregated Indian society gathered there several times a day for a drink. That connection inspired me to spread it here as well.”

AWARD-WINNING CHAI LATTE

“Back in Belgium, I found the drink almost nowhere. I started looking for producers in India so I could share the traditional taste here as well. With success, meanwhile, our Chai won international awards.”

CHALO!

When the Chaiwallah stirs the drink, after pouring it into his stall, bystanders and waiting customers shout, “Chalo!” meaning “Let’s go, we have to move on”. With this energy, we also work on our mission. Let’s go! Chalo!