Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Tea Entrepreneur Serves Chai to PM Modi and UK PM Starmer
Akhil Patel, a British-Indian entrepreneur, served tea to the UK and Indian Prime Ministers, creating a viral moment.
He founded Amala Chai, sourcing ingredients from India.
The event occurred at the UK Prime Minister's country home, Chequers, during a meeting where the leaders discussed improving relations between India and the UK.
Patel's chai business was inspired by a trip, with his chai described as "Chai That Feels Like Home."
Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai, served masala tea to UK PM Keir Starmer and Indian PM Narendra Modi.
The event took place at Chequers, the UK Prime Minister's country residence.
Patel's Amala Chai sources tea from Assam and spices from Kerala, India.
PM Modi and Keir Starmer discussed strengthening India-UK ties during the meeting.
Patel, a former data analyst, founded Amala Chai after being inspired by a trip to Ladakh.
- Who
- Akhil Patel, Keir Starmer, and Narendra Modi.
- What
- Akhil Patel served masala tea to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- When
- The event occurred on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
- Where
- Chequers, the UK Prime Minister's country residence.
- Why
- The meeting included discussions on strengthening India-UK ties.
- Entrepreneur
- Akhil Patel
- Business
- Amala Chai
- Tea Source
- Assam (tea), Kerala (spices)
- Location of meeting
- Chequers
- PMs at meeting
- Keir Starmer, Narendra Modi
