Half Past Chai

You’re Making Chai Wrong in America (Malwa Chai’s Fix)

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re asking the big question: what actually is chai, and why is it so hard to get it right in America? We’re sitting down with the founders of Malwa Chai to talk about growing up with real chai, what they kept (and ditched) from the traditional recipes, and how they’re making it easier than ever to brew an authentic cup at home. Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?  Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 Malwa Chai - https://www.malwachai.com/ [https://www.malwachai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel [https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:18 - Who is Malwa Chai? 15:46 - Why start Malwa Chai? 27:47 - Hardest part of starting a chai company & how they work together as husband and wife 33:42 - Treating your spouse as your co-worker 39:31 - Quitting the 9-5 to work for yourself  46:13 - Finding the right people to work with 50:08 - Chai recipe development 53:10 - Malwa Chai Product Lineup 59:14 - What’s next?!

Indian & White Couple Answer Relationship Questions | Q&A

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions From soulmates and compromise to learning Gujarati, navigating Indian weddings, dealing with judgy relatives, and yes… that question everyone wanted answered nothing was off limits in this Q&A episode. Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite? Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 Get 10% Achaary with code HALFPASTCHAI10: https://achaary.com/ [https://achaary.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu [https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 2:50 - Suketu wants to be a what? 4:39 - What do we desire? 7:18 - Going to an Indian wedding for the first time 10:02- SPONSOR 11:04 - How did we know we were soulmates? 16:08 - Did we have to compromise? 18:35 - Dealing with judgy relatives 21:24 - Will we teach our kids both languages? 22:48 - Hallie’s Gujarati skills! 26:21 - Visiting my boyfriends parents for the first time 28:40 - Does Suketu cook the food? 30:19 - The question you all wanted to know…

How to Travel to India in 2026

Traveling to India in 2026 and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before your first (or next) trip to India! From visas and flights to food, weather, packing, and the culture shock no one warns you about. We’re sharing real tips we’ve learned from traveling to India ourselves: what to do, what not to do, and how to actually enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed the second you land. Whether you’re heading to Gujarat, Mumbai, or anywhere else, this episode is your honest, practical guide to traveling India with confidence. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10 [https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10] eSIM - use code HPC15 for 15% off https://simify.com/ [https://simify.com/] 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu [https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:46 - How to get to India: eVisa, passport, & flights 10:34 - SPONSOR 11:18 - GO TO THE BATHROOM 13:00 - How to find transportation once you’re there 15:26 - Sight seeing 18:51 - IT’S HOT: Weather Tips 21:59 - FOOD & WATER TIPS 24:43 - Selfies & Social Settings 26:01 - How to pack for India

Indian vs American Family Habits

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the everyday family habits we grew up with and how they still show up in our lives today. From money and meals to emotions, boundaries, and expectations we’re comparing Indian family culture vs American family culture. If you’ve ever dated outside your culture, married someone with a totally different upbringing, or realized your “normal” wasn’t actually universal this episode is for you. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu [https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:08 - Never eating out/did homework before going outside/church 7:44 - finances in our families 10:40 - privacy doesn’t exist & respect to elders 18:16 - emotions and communication 22:38 - Suketu was afraid of everything/doing stuff wrong

What My Life Would Look Like If I Never Moved to America

In this episode, I reflect on the life I might be living if I had stayed in my home country. From chasing the American Dream to questioning who I would be today, this conversation explores the paths not taken, the sacrifices made, and the growth that comes from starting over in a new country. Whether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation kid, or someone who’s ever wondered how one choice can reshape an entire life, this episode will hit home. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu [https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:40 - Why are we talking about this 4:53 - What if we never left India? 9:20 - What would my career be? 13:12 - Did I notice how different my life was? 15:30 - If you moved to the US today 17:38 - Would I have made videos? 22:12 - What would have been better if I stayed in India 23:20 - What would have been worse if I stayed in India