Archive · 25 Jul 2025
PM Modi and Keir Starmer Share Tea with London Entrepreneur
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK's Keir Starmer shared tea together at Chequers.
The tea was served by Akhil Patel, who owns a tea company called Amala Chai.
Patel, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, sources his tea and spices from India but brews the tea in London.
Patel handed tea to both leaders, saying "From one chaiwala to another" to PM Modi.
Patel founded Amala Chai in 2019 and has a background in data analysis and education.
PM Modi and Keir Starmer shared masala tea at Chequers.
The tea was served by Akhil Patel, owner of Amala Chai, an Indian-origin entrepreneur.
Patel stated his tea is 'sourced from India, but brewed in London'.
Patel said 'From one chaiwala to another' to PM Modi while serving tea.
Amala Chai was founded in 2019 by Akhil Patel, who studied at LSE.
- Who
- Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer, and Akhil Patel.
- What
- PM Modi and Keir Starmer shared masala tea served by Akhil Patel.
- When
- Thursday, July 24.
- Where
- Chequers, the country retreat of British prime ministers.
- Why
- The event took place after the signing of a free trade agreement.
- Tea Seller
- Akhil Patel
- Tea Company
- Amala Chai
- Tea Origin
- Sourced from India
- Tea Location
- Brewed in London
- Chequers
- British Prime Minister's retreat
- Patel's Education
- BSc, Management from LSE