Hello there! I’m Vedika and I am the founder of Chai Musafir and a Certified Tea Sommelier through the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada. I am passionate about bringing people together through delightful tea events and workshops.
Here through my blog, I am also on a mission to spread the joy of tea by sharing tea reviews, delicious recipes, my personal tea-based self-care journey, and my travel experiences with tea.
Although I am now based in Toronto, Canada, I originally hail from India where I founded my own tea company called Chai Musafir. While the tea company is currently inactive, I am organizing regular tea gatherings and workshops through the Toronto Tea Club!
With Chai Musafir, I aspire to make your tea journey more enjoyable and exciting. I hope you find my blog informative and inspiring, and I would love to see you in our Tea club events!
May you have a cup full of good tea and great health!
Happy Sipping!
– Vedika Badlani Saneja
P.S. If you’re new to tea, check out this blog here:
The World of Tea: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Tea Connoisseur – Chaimusafir
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