Verdella Bombay Cutting Chai Black Tea | The Kadak Soul of India’s City That Never Sleeps

Verdella Bombay Cutting Chai Black Tea | The Kadak Soul of India’s City That Never Sleeps brings the bold character of Mumbai’s iconic street-side chai to your everyday tea ritual. Made with CTC black tea and real saunf, or fennel seeds, it brews a strong, full-bodied cup with deep colour and a rich, robust character. The gentle sweetness and aroma of fennel balance the intensity of the tea, making it especially suited to milk and sugar.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Strong CTC tea for a full-bodied brew
• Real saunf adds a naturally aromatic, subtly sweet note
• Inspired by Mumbai’s classic cutting chai
• Pairs beautifully with milk and sugar
• Easy to brew in a saucepan or kettle

Health Benefits

• May provide antioxidant support from black tea
• May support digestion with fennel
• May provide gentle alertness through its natural caffeine content
• May offer a refreshing cup through the aromatic character of fennel

Best Time to Drink

Best enjoyed in the morning or during an afternoon chai break. Brew it with milk and sugar for a classic cutting chai experience, or enjoy it black when you want the tea and fennel to stand out.

Best Paired With

Indian: Vada Pav, Samosa, Kanda Bhaji and Khari
Asian: Spring Rolls, Steamed Dumplings, Bao and Rice Crackers
Continental: Butter Toast, Savoury Pastries, Biscuits and Tea Cakes

The Tea Story

Verdella Bombay Cutting Chai takes its cue from Mumbai’s much-loved cutting chai tradition. The strong CTC tea provides the deep colour and robust base expected from a kadak cup, while real fennel seeds bring a gently sweet, aromatic note. It is a straightforward blend made for the kind of chai that feels right at any time of day.