I did not go away this year to India for various reasons sigh and I sure am missing being back. However, it will be there for another time. I am still hoping to get to someplace warm .. you know how I am with the cold. Probably why I am in the tea business!

I wanted to share a little story that happened here in Vancouver. I take transit or walk everywhere (almost!), and was sitting at a bus stop after a grocery store demo. It was a pretty cold and windy day. The bus was very late and it was getting dark and cloudy. The lady seated next to me was eating some trail mix and offered me some! Without any hesitation, I promptly took out my tea carafes and gave her and others around me the Chai that was still hot! I even had extra sample cups. Conversations struck up among all those waiting. Mission accomplished.

Impromptu tea party at a bus stop in West Vancouver!

See I don't need to return to India to bring back cool stories :D Next time I meet you, let's exchange stories or invite a friend to tea and talk.

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With love and gratitude,
Trudy Ann aka Chai Walli (Tea Lady)

2018 EVENTS

Please click on my calendar for dates, maps and event timings.

Vancouver Farmers Markets

Nat Bailey Farmers Market
Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17, Apr 14
SATURDAYS 10 am - 2 pm Map

The Eastside Flea
Apr 7-8
SATURDAYS 11 am - 5 pm Map

Make It Edmonton
Mar 23-25
SATURDAYS 10 am - 9 pm Map

Hastings Park Farmers Market
Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 8, Apr 29
SUNDAYS 10 am - 2 pm Map

Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC
Mar 10-11
SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10 am - 6 pm Map

One of A Kind Show
Mar 28-Apr 1
10 am - 9 pm Map

Make It Vancouver
Apr 20-21
FRIDAY 11 am – 9 pm
SATURDAY 10 am – 6 pm Map

Stay tuned for Fall events.

Yacon Syrup

What Exactly is Yacon Syrup?
This product is primarily used as a natural sweetener and is extracted from the Yacon plant.

Being diabetic, I am very careful about my sugar intake and am happy to say that with a keto diet and intermittent fasting, I rarely have to take insulin now! See details here.

I have just a limited supply of Yacon syrup that I can sell as long as the supply lasts.

Buy Yacon Syrup

A Cup of Masala Chai: A Journey to India and Beyond

Way back in 1988, masala chai stole my heart when my Aunty Pramila served me the perfect cup. Over the years and across the continents, my chai and spices have come a long way. Here's my story on how I began this wonderful chai journey.

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Come join me for a cup of tea at the Coffee & Tea Festival NYC, 10th-11th March.
It will be held at the Brooklyn EXPO Center.

What does Chai Ellie say?

Chai Ellie tells a story every Sunday bringing you facts and benefits of chais and spices.

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New Stores

For those that cannot make it to a market or store, I have an online store and you can use the promo code 10chai to get 10% off. It’s all free shipping over $75.00 in Canada & USA. My cookbook is also available online or on Amazon.

Here are some new stores carrying my products:
Stongs Market on Dunbar
Famous Foods
Super Value on Commercial Drive (carry my teas & spices)

List of Stores

Aaloo Matar

Years ago, 2011, the Britannia Community centre asked me if I would organize events for Diwali. I called upon my dear friend Mital Gorman and we put together a series of dazzling events.. from sari draping, diva painting, Bollywood dancing to samosa making. The samosa making workshop was so popular that we ended up with a second equally packed workshop.

Here is a recipe for the samosa filling that Mital and I put together. You can always eat this as is or fill it in a pie crust. Preferably homemade!

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CBC Radio with Sheryl MacKay

I was so fortunate to be interviewed by Sheryl MacKay. I had so much fun and I hope you enjoy the show.

I first met Sheryl at the Trout Lake farmers market when she stopped by my Chai tent to get some Masala chai.

This story is from October 29, 2017: Trudy Ann on CBC radio, North by North West (link), with host Sheryl MacKay, talking about her tea story.

The segment is on at 1:18

CBC Radio

Photo credit: Toby Gorman, Trudy Ann Tellis

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