Our Story

Where it began

From caravanserais to modern tea houses, the journey never paused. Chaayé Khana carries a centuries-old welcome into the present—rooted in history, shaped for today.

Chaayé Khana started as a modern take on the tea house in Pakistan—spaces made for conversation, reflection, and good food. Tea is the centre, everything else supports the ritual.

Respect for the brew

Real leaves, right
temperature, time-honoured.

Comfort food that travels

From samosas and bun kebab to
wholesome mains and bakery.

A place to be

You’re not rushed. You’re looked
after.

Roots in every pour

From mountain kehwa to coastal karak, tradition travels in every cup.

Chaayé Chronolgy

Pre-modern
(7th–15th centuries)

Caravan routes carried
tea-house customs—trade
kept the ritual moving.

Early modern
(16th–18th centuries)

Courtly and roadside tea
cultures deepened; dhaba
traditions took shape.

Railway era
(mid-19th–early 20th)

Colonial railways spread
habits and hubs; tea
became a daily ritual.

Urban tea houses
(early–mid 20th)

Purpose-built rooms
for conversation, ideas, and community.

Post-independence
(mid-20th)

Canteens, campuses, and
press clubs made chai
the social glue of city life.

Migration & diaspora
(late 20th–early 21st)

Across borders, tea
became a language
of belonging.

Regional voices
(21st century)

From Kashmiri kahwah
to Punjabi doodh patti, distinct
methods, one welcome.

2011
A modern chapter

Chaayé Khana opened in
F-6, Islamabad, reimagining the tea house with heritage and design.

2010s–present
Growth & export

Dozens of outlets
at home; a living tradition
refined for new cities.

Today
Living tradition

Tea that takes you home anchors the experience, heritage held lightly, hospitality done right.