Neil and his mom

Fly Chai founder Neil Bhatnagar with his mom, whose masala chai inspired Fly Chai

Fly Chai starts with my mom's masala chai. Growing up outside Chicago, a fresh pot meant the door was unlocked and everyone was welcome. Her home recipe is the exact Signature Gud Chai we pour at our Beaverton café today.

When I looked at what most coffee shops called chai—sugary concentrates and bland powders—it didn’t resemble the drink I grew up with. Fly Chai was created to take the ritual back: authentic, whole-spice masala chai sweetened traditionally with Gud (jaggery), served alongside music, games, and culture at our café, and packed into blends you can brew at home.

Heritage meets hype, one cup at a time.

— Neil

What Goes in the Cup

Bold Assam Black Tea: Full-bodied and malty, chosen specifically to cut cleanly through whole or plant-based milks without getting buried.

House Masala: Our signature blend of whole spices—cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and clove. Never concentrates, never artificial powders.

Gud (Jaggery): The unrefined, mineral-rich cane sugar used for centuries. It lends a smooth, caramel-like sweetness without a sharp sugar spike.

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Two Ways to Get Fly

Pull Up in Beaverton

Freshly poured cups, tasting flights, and warm Indian bites. Come through for the music, games, and community.

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Brew at Home

Bring the ritual to your kitchen. Our Heritage, Golden, and Firestarter blends ship nationwide.

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Join the Ritual

No fancy equipment required. All you need is a saucepan, water, your choice of milk, and five minutes at the stove.

Good music on, steam rising, and zero shortcuts. Welcome to real chai.

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