A Cup of Chai is Indy’s first authentic Indian chai café in Fountain Square.
Pravy Nijjar, the owner of A Cup of Chai, opened her shop in July 2023 to pursue her lifelong dream of running her own tea café after years of working a conventional 9-to-5 job.
Having spent a large portion of her life growing up in India, Nijjar said she developed “a deep affection” for chai, as the drink represents cherished memories from “family gatherings in the evenings, a comforting drink enjoyed while unwinding in front of the TV at night, or the perfect accompaniment to spicy Indian snacks on a rainy day.”
Chai, the primary menu item, is an aromatic and flavorful tea popular in many cultures, including India and parts of South Asia. The tea is known for its combination of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves brewed with warm milk, and Nijjar’s shop features a number of flavored chai, cappuccinos and lattes as well as nimbu pani (masala lemonade), Rooh Afza (rose drink) and mango lassi.
Everything is made fresh in-house, all spices are ground fresh each day and they do not use any artificial syrups Customers can also choose what kind of milk they prefer and the sugar level of their drinks.
Located at 1028 Shelby St., Nijjar aims for her shop to be a place where “people from all walks of life can come together, share their stories, and forge connections,” according to her website. For more information, visit acupofchai.us. To get in contact, call 317-998-4463 or email contact@acupofchai.us.
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