Half Past Chai

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions!

Also, HAPPY EPISODE 150! Guys, we wouldn’t be here without you. It means so much to us that you’re here, whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or this is your first time joining us, thank you.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:44 - Our dream podcast guests

10:01 - Are we close with our parents?

10:49 - Indian wedding talk, how we organized it all

13:00 - Do you play instruments?

15:55 - How does Hallie feel about learning Gujarati?

17:20 - Where in India do we want to go next?

19:21 - Where did your wedding fits come from?

20:28 - We are going to Africa

21:00 - Are we billionaires?

22:42 - Our fitness routines & diets

24:54 - Family pressure & having kids

29:44 - Celebrating Episode 150 - giveaway!!!

This week on Half Past Chai, we are sharing our Q1 finance review as full-time creators. We’re breaking down how much we made, where our money went, and how we’re managing life after quitting our corporate jobs. These honest chats are all about starting real conversations around finances, relationships, and what it means to build your dream life together.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:57 - Realizing what we’ve done.

6:47 - January Spending

13:26 - February Spending

17:19 - March Spending

20:34 - Things we learned

28:12 - Back to March

31:55 - Taxes

32:30 - Our corporate jobs were nice…

This week on Half Past Chai, we're tackling one of the most emotional topics we've ever covered: the guilt that comes with choosing your own path when your family sees it as betrayal.

From moving out, to not wanting an arranged marriage, to choosing a partner your parents didn't pick, we're reading your stories and getting into why so many first-gen kids carry this weight. We talk about setting boundaries without cutting ties, what it looks like when your family's love comes with conditions, and how to stop feeling selfish for simply wanting to live your life.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:40 - I want to leave, but my dad is sick - leaving your family & dealing with consequences

12:36 - My mom wants me to find an Indian girl - dating outside your culture

21:44 - Moving away & ditching the norm - our own guilt

Remember how we said we knew how to travel to India? Well, we were DEAD WRONG.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:21 - Flying to India Experience on Qatar

4:57 - WE ARRIVED IN THE MOTHERLAND

7:09 - Hallie’s first Indian wedding

11:52 - We got sick in India…

28:12 - Coming to America horror story

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re asking the big question: what actually is chai, and why is it so hard to get it right in America? We’re sitting down with the founders of Malwa Chai to talk about growing up with real chai, what they kept (and ditched) from the traditional recipes, and how they’re making it easier than ever to brew an authentic cup at home.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite? 

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:18 - Who is Malwa Chai?

15:46 - Why start Malwa Chai?

27:47 - Hardest part of starting a chai company & how they work together as husband and wife

33:42 - Treating your spouse as your co-worker

39:31 - Quitting the 9-5 to work for yourself 

46:13 - Finding the right people to work with

50:08 - Chai recipe development

53:10 - Malwa Chai Product Lineup

59:14 - What’s next?!

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions

From soulmates and compromise to learning Gujarati, navigating Indian weddings, dealing with judgy relatives, and yes… that question everyone wanted answered nothing was off limits in this Q&A episode.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% Achaary with code HALFPASTCHAI10: https://achaary.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:50 - Suketu wants to be a what?

4:39 - What do we desire?

7:18 - Going to an Indian wedding for the first time

10:02- SPONSOR

11:04 - How did we know we were soulmates?

16:08 - Did we have to compromise?

18:35 - Dealing with judgy relatives

21:24 - Will we teach our kids both languages?

22:48 - Hallie’s Gujarati skills!

26:21 - Visiting my boyfriends parents for the first time

28:40 - Does Suketu cook the food?

30:19 - The question you all wanted to know…

Traveling to India in 2026 and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you.

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before your first (or next) trip to India! From visas and flights to food, weather, packing, and the culture shock no one warns you about.

We’re sharing real tips we’ve learned from traveling to India ourselves: what to do, what not to do, and how to actually enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed the second you land. Whether you’re heading to Gujarat, Mumbai, or anywhere else, this episode is your honest, practical guide to traveling India with confidence.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10

eSIM - use code HPC15 for 15% off https://simify.com/

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:46 - How to get to India: eVisa, passport, & flights

10:34 - SPONSOR

11:18 - GO TO THE BATHROOM

13:00 - How to find transportation once you’re there

15:26 - Sight seeing

18:51 - IT’S HOT: Weather Tips

21:59 - FOOD & WATER TIPS

24:43 - Selfies & Social Settings

26:01 - How to pack for India

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the everyday family habits we grew up with and how they still show up in our lives today. From money and meals to emotions, boundaries, and expectations we’re comparing Indian family culture vs American family culture.

If you’ve ever dated outside your culture, married someone with a totally different upbringing, or realized your “normal” wasn’t actually universal this episode is for you.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:08 - Never eating out/did homework before going outside/church

7:44 - finances in our families

10:40 - privacy doesn’t exist & respect to elders

18:16 - emotions and communication

22:38 - Suketu was afraid of everything/doing stuff wrong

In this episode, I reflect on the life I might be living if I had stayed in my home country.

From chasing the American Dream to questioning who I would be today, this conversation explores the paths not taken, the sacrifices made, and the growth that comes from starting over in a new country. Whether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation kid, or someone who’s ever wondered how one choice can reshape an entire life, this episode will hit home.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:40 - Why are we talking about this

4:53 - What if we never left India?

9:20 - What would my career be?

13:12 - Did I notice how different my life was?

15:30 - If you moved to the US today

17:38 - Would I have made videos?

22:12 - What would have been better if I stayed in India

23:20 - What would have been worse if I stayed in India

We break down our real daily routines, from how we structure our mornings and workouts, to why we eat early, drink a ton of water, go to bed earlier than most people, and how those choices have improved our energy, relationship, productivity, and mental health.

We also talk about why routines don’t have to be perfect to be powerful and how building a life that works for you is way more important than following what’s trending online.

💬 Question for the Half Past Crew: What does your daily routine look like right now and what’s one small habit you want to improve?

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Use use code HALFPASTCHAI10 for 10% at https://achaary.com/

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:06 - Suketu’s routine

8:42 - SPONSOR

9:44 - Hallie’s routine

16:49 - Pick what works for YOU