DRINK CHAI, SAVE LIVES | चाय पीयें, जीवन बचायें
Did you know that CharlieJoe Chai donates a portion of all proceeds to help prevent, rescue, and restore children in India from experiencing the horrors of human trafficking? That means every time you enjoy a cup of CharlieJoe Chai, you contribute to the same cause. Every sip helps CharlieJoe get closer to reaching our goal of over one million children rescued.
See photo below of CharlieJoe Chai presenting our first check to Life for the Innocent, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. This was for the first child we helped rescue! We are currently up to 87 kids! Learn more about our Life for the Innocent Campaign.
ABOUT CJC | चार्ली जो के बारे में
CharlieJoe Chai (CJC) is a Colorado-based beverage company specializing in chai tea. Inspired by the chai wallahs of India who serve up little cups of sophisticated deliciousness, CharlieJoe spent 20 years perfecting his signature blend of tea and fresh ground spices. Although he first encountered this amazing drink during his numerous visits to India for humanitarian work, CharlieJoe’s mission to share authentic chai started over his own stovetop where he would brew up batches of fresh chai for neighbors and friends. As word of this incredible concoction spread, requests for a way to easily recreate the same epiphany of flavor began to pour in. So, CharlieJoe partnered with trade experts to develop a chai concentrate that delivers all the flavor with none of the fuss. Now, CJC is featured at Ziggi’s Coffee, a leading specialty coffee shop and drive-thru franchise with 68 locations nationwide and over 100 additional units in development.
In keeping with their humanitarian roots, CJC works directly with Rungajaun Tea Estate in Assam, India, that ensures a living wage for its employees and an enhanced quality of life for its community. Also, in cooperation with Life for the Innocent, a portion of all CJC’s proceeds goes to help prevent, rescue, and restore children in India from experiencing the horrors of human trafficking. For the entire year of 2022, Ziggi’s Coffee Franchise is matching CJC’s donations for rescuing lives! CharlieJoe is on a mission to simultaneously become America’s Chai and make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions, one cup at a time.
To learn more about CharlieJoe Chai and how you can become a retail outlet, email us at charles@charliejoechai.com or follow Facebook and Instagram. #CJC #chai4life
Mama Lily | माँ लिली
Mama Lily Papabathini
(October 10, 1936 ~ January 18, 2018)
For 50 years, Mama Lily lovingly prepared chai for her family, friends, and visiting dignitaries. On my third trip to India In 2007, I had the honor of staying with the Papabathini family. Each morning Mama Lily would teach me her secrets in making authentic Indian chai. It was lik
Mama Lily Papabathini
(October 10, 1936 ~ January 18, 2018)
For 50 years, Mama Lily lovingly prepared chai for her family, friends, and visiting dignitaries. On my third trip to India In 2007, I had the honor of staying with the Papabathini family. Each morning Mama Lily would teach me her secrets in making authentic Indian chai. It was like chai bootcamp! Since then I’ve been building on that training - perfecting MY signature blend of tea and fresh-ground spices. We won’t even consider a batch ready until we’re sure that it would make Mama Lily proud!
Mama Lily also loved the orphaned and widowed and extended a helping hand to all those in need. She was an example of strength, guidance, and wisdom to the brokenhearted and needy. To honor her memory, CharlieJoe Chai also partners with the Papabathini family and donates a portion of all proceeds to help with special projects in India, including helping build a new hospital facility, ongoing outreach, and special pandemic response.