Press and Awards

Chai Walli won Microbusiness of the Year at the 2021 India Australia Business & Community Awards
Uppma was invited to be a panelist at the IABCA Global Leaders Forum
"A delicious chai tea taste test" - ABC Nightlife Radio Show

Chai Walli was recognised as a finalist in the 2020 Small Business Championships Awards
Uppma was recommended as a speaker as a part of the 2020 International Women's Day celebrations
Uppma interviewed about her mission to "educate people on the genuine beauty of Indian teas and spices" - On Meaningful Work Podcast

Gold Winners at the 2019 Australian International Tea Expo Golden Leaf awards - Chai Category, AITE
"We call ourselves the Chai Crusaders." - Chai 101 Video
Silver Winner at the 2019 Royal Hobart Fine Food Award - Chai Category, RHFFA
"Women to Watch in 2019" - The Project TV, Channel Ten Australia
"We asked successful women what they wish they knew earlier in their careers." - ABC Life, Australia
"We interviewed Uppma Virdi on how she is promoting the Indian culture of chai with her signature Ayurvedic chai blends." - Culturally Ours, Podcast

"Authenticity is at the centre of Uppma's vision and the teas are prepared in accord with traditional Chai Walli ethical values." - Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Australia
"She decided to source her ingredients from organic suppliers in India." - Australian Financial Review
Winner of Health Foods Category: Ayurvedic Teas - Food & Beverage Industry Award

"Tea lovers lap up cuppas from corporate lawyer turned chai guru" - The Age
2016 Business Woman of the Year -The India Australia Business & Community Awards (IABCA)
Top 30 Under 30 (Retail) - Forbes Asia
"From successful lawyer to Chai Walli" - SBS Punjabi
"The greatest honour one could give is a perfectly made cup of chai" - Women With Drive
"After The Pakistani 'Chaiwala', Meet This Indian 'Chaiwali' Who's A Business Leader In Australia" - Huffington Post

Press & Awards