‘From one chaiwala to another’: Who is Akhil Patel, the Indian-origin man who served masala tea to Modi in London?

‘From one chaiwala to another’: Who is Akhil Patel, the Indian-origin man who served masala tea to Modi in London?

PM Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer marked the signing of a Free Trade Agreement over a cup of masala tea served by Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai. The London-based tea brand has been gaining popularity for its fresh and flavourful Indian-style tea

Akhil Patel, the founder of London-based Amala Chai, served up freshly brewed Indian-style tea to both PM Modi and British PM Starmer. Image courtesy: Instagram/@NarendraModi