Indian tea culture has drastically transformed with the demands of modern lifestyle. Just a few generations ago, locals prided themselves on moments of chai unmarred by the busyness of today. In the age of looming responsibilities, one of the most quintessential Indian pastimes is losing its luster marking our descent into the mire of convenience. The simplest and most significant explanation for this: tea, as we know it, has a dated image and lives on only amongst the graying. It’s time for a contemporary perspective on an age-old tradition.