Pinkies up: Indian Tea Time - Masala Chai
In this one time class, students will take a virtual trip to India to learn about tea culture. We'll brew a cup of masala chai and discuss this daily Indian ritual from a tourist's perspective.
Cynthia Smith, Doctor of Arts
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(66)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
During the course of the class, we'll brew a delicious cup of traditional masala chai and discuss the daily ritual of taking tea in India, both past and present. Students will discuss slides of a brief history of tea in India, Indian tea plantations, and taking tea in India, including snacks. We'll also discuss students' own experiences with tea. Students will learn how to order tea in Tamil, the language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. A recipe for masala chai will be shared at the end of the class.
Other Details
Supply List
Students may bring their own cup of tea and a snack to enjoy during the class, but this is not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
66reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ball State University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Western Carolina University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Tennessee Technological University
I lived and worked in Chennai (Madras), India for almost five years where I further developed my love of tea, especially of masala chai. I visited tea plantations from north to south in India. I took masala chai twice daily, almost without fail, during my time in there.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
