In ancient India, kitchens were designed to accommodate a built-in tea station. Tea, known as chai, has been a popular beverage in India for centuries. The tea station in an Indian kitchen typically consisted of a small stove or burner, a pot for boiling water, and a collection of tea spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. The tea station was a gathering place for family and friends, where they would enjoy a hot cup of chai and engage in conversations.
