Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Amala Chai Founder Akhil Patel's Tea Moment Goes Viral
Akhil Patel, who owns a tea company called Amala Chai, made special masala chai for the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Modi, and the UK's leader, Mr. Starmer.
The tea was made with ingredients from India.
Mr. Modi told Mr. Starmer that the tea tasted like India.
A video of this went viral, getting millions of views online.
Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai, served masala chai to PM Modi and Keir Starmer.
The event occurred during PM Modi's visit to the UK.
Patel sourced tea from Assam and spices from Kerala, India.
PM Modi encouraged Starmer to try the tea, calling it a taste of India.
The interaction resulted in a viral video with millions of views on social media.
- Who
- Akhil Patel (Amala Chai founder), Narendra Modi, and Keir Starmer.
- What
- Akhil Patel served masala chai to PM Modi and Keir Starmer, which went viral.
- When
- During PM Modi's visit to the UK.
- Where
- At Chequers, the UK Prime Minister's house.
- Why
- To serve tea to the leaders during the visit.
- Name
- Akhil Patel
- Company
- Amala Chai
- Origin
- Indian
- Location
- London, UK
- Education
- BSc, Management from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Tea Ingredients
- From Assam and Kerala, India
