What does Chai mean in Igbo?
Chai, Chei, Choi. This trinity means one and the same thing. This exclamation is used when you see something delightfully wonderful or as we say in Nigerian pidgin, something that is “sweeting you”. It can be seen as a direct translation of the English word “wow”.
What is a chai girl?
chai (said with raised eyebrows in a most tiko fashion) (A): very pretty chick. chai (said with a dismal sense of fore-brooding) (B): normal or below average chick.
What is chai in slang?
Chai! Definition: Usually exclamation, used to express grief, surprise, disappointment and anger, e.t.c see also choi. Example: Chai!
Is saying Chai Tea wrong?
“Chai” means “tea” — and tea only — in the Hindi language. This is why the phrase “chai tea” is incorrect — it’s redundant.
Why does Starbucks call it chai tea?
First, a brief history of chai: “chai” translates to “tea” in Hindi and several other Indian languages (so Starbucks is being redundant—Chai Tea just means “tea tea”). As chai became a working-class drink, it travelled through the country, and people personalised it to their tastes, adding different spices.
What are the benefits of chai tea?
Chai tea is a fragrant, spicy tea that may help boost heart health, reduce blood sugar levels, aid digestion and help with weight loss. Although most of these health benefits are backed by science, it’s worth noting that they are generally linked to the ingredients used in chai tea rather than chai tea itself.
Is it OK to drink chai tea everyday?
Chai tea has more polyphenols than most fruits and vegetables, meaning that drinking chai tea on a daily basis can help protect overall cell health. Clove and cinnamon are ranked among the herbs with highest antioxidant levels and chai tea contains both of these spices.
Is chai tea a laxative?
Is chai tea a laxative? Cardamom is a key spice in chai tea that is said to benefit the lungs, kidneys and heart, while also being used as a mood elevator. It can reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots and is used as a natural laxative. Chai spices enhance the digestive activities of the stomach and intestines.
What is the best time to drink chai?
Considering those properties, you should have tea in the morning, when you need the energy to go to work and feel awake or after breakfast or lunch, since you tend to feel sleepy after eating your meals. However, it is recommended that you wait for at least 20 minutes before drinking tea.