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thesuitonymyesterday at 3:20 PM4 repliesview on HN

Actually, in English, Chai does not mean tea, it means a specific flavor of tea. If you don't believe me, try ordering some Earl Grey Chai, see what happens.


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zhengyi13yesterday at 3:53 PM

If your server is Indian, they'll likely react positively, and get you what you want.

pphyschyesterday at 3:29 PM

Sure, but "chai tea" is still redundant. I have never used that term and ordered chai in many places without confusion.

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