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Kulhad Chai Cup Set of 4 | Rice Husk | 100ml Eco Cups
Kulhad Chai Cup Set of 4 | Rice Husk | 100ml Eco Cups
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The chai cup that remembers where it came from.
This set of 4 cutting chai cups carries the silhouette of the traditional Indian kulhad — the fluted, handleless, wide-mouthed form that has served chai across this country for thousands of years. But instead of fired clay, these are crafted from a composite of rice husk and bamboo fiber: two agricultural byproducts that would otherwise go to waste, pressed into a form that is microwave safe, break resistant, and built for daily use.
Four cups. 100ml each. Enough for the whole table.
No plastic. No synthetic coatings. No compromise on the chai ritual. Available for bulk corporate gifting, Diwali hampers, and eco-conscious welcome kits. Enquire now for quantities and customisation options
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Why This Set Works as a Corporate Gift?
There are two categories of corporate gift. The first is a product that communicates: we thought of something useful for you. The second is a gift that communicates: we understand something about who you are and where you come from. This set of chai cups falls in the second category — and that distinction is the difference between a gift that gets used and a gift that gets remembered.
Every person who has grown up in India carries a memory of a clay kulhad. The chai at a railway station. The cutting chai at a tapri on the way to school. The morning glass pressed into your hand by someone who was already awake before you. The kulhad is not just a cup — it is the physical form of a ritual that defines Indian daily life. Gifting a set of four cups in this form, made from agricultural materials, signals to the recipient: we chose something that means something. We didn't choose plastic.
The rice husk and bamboo fiber composite material makes the eco-credential genuinely material-based, not certification-based. Rice husk is the outer hull of a rice grain — it is generated in enormous volumes every harvest season and typically burned or discarded as agricultural waste. Bamboo fiber is a byproduct of bamboo processing — a rapidly renewable grass that regenerates within 3–5 years. Combining these two materials with a food-safe binding agent creates a cup that is BPA-free, microwave safe, break resistant, and built to outlast every plastic alternative in any kitchen.
A set of 4 is a social gift by design. Chai in India is rarely drunk alone — it is made for the family, shared with guests, pressed into the hands of visitors. Four cups in one gift is an invitation to that ritual. The recipient who receives this gift and sets up the four cups on their kitchen shelf is already imagining the three people they will pour chai for. Your organisation lives in that imagination, and in every chai session that follows.
For Diwali hampers, this set pairs naturally with premium chai, haldi milk, or specialty coffee for a complete beverage experience kit. For welcome kits and onboarding, a single set communicates warmth and cultural rootedness in a way that no tech gadget can. For conference gifts, a set of cups signals: we care about how you drink your morning chai.
Enquire now for bulk availability, hamper assembly, and delivery timelines.
There are two categories of corporate gift. The first is a product that communicates: we thought of something useful for you. The second is a gift that communicates: we understand something about who you are and where you come from. This set of chai cups falls in the second category — and that distinction is the difference between a gift that gets used and a gift that gets remembered.
Every person who has grown up in India carries a memory of a clay kulhad. The chai at a railway station. The cutting chai at a tapri on the way to school. The morning glass pressed into your hand by someone who was already awake before you. The kulhad is not just a cup — it is the physical form of a ritual that defines Indian daily life. Gifting a set of four cups in this form, made from agricultural materials, signals to the recipient: we chose something that means something. We didn't choose plastic.
The rice husk and bamboo fiber composite material makes the eco-credential genuinely material-based, not certification-based. Rice husk is the outer hull of a rice grain — it is generated in enormous volumes every harvest season and typically burned or discarded as agricultural waste. Bamboo fiber is a byproduct of bamboo processing — a rapidly renewable grass that regenerates within 3–5 years. Combining these two materials with a food-safe binding agent creates a cup that is BPA-free, microwave safe, break resistant, and built to outlast every plastic alternative in any kitchen.
A set of 4 is a social gift by design. Chai in India is rarely drunk alone — it is made for the family, shared with guests, pressed into the hands of visitors. Four cups in one gift is an invitation to that ritual. The recipient who receives this gift and sets up the four cups on their kitchen shelf is already imagining the three people they will pour chai for. Your organisation lives in that imagination, and in every chai session that follows.
For Diwali hampers, this set pairs naturally with premium chai, haldi milk, or specialty coffee for a complete beverage experience kit. For welcome kits and onboarding, a single set communicates warmth and cultural rootedness in a way that no tech gadget can. For conference gifts, a set of cups signals: we care about how you drink your morning chai.
Enquire now for bulk availability, hamper assembly, and delivery timelines.
Specifications
- Set Contents - 4 Cups
- Capacity - 100ml per cup
- Material - Rice Husk & Bamboo Fiber Composite
- Color - Burgundy Red
- Form - Kulhad / Traditional Indian Chai Cup Shape
- Weight - 50 grams (set of 4)
- Microwave Safe - Yes
- Freezer Safe - Yes
- Break Resistant - Yes
- BPA-Free - Yes
- Food Safe - Yes
- Dishwasher Safe - Hand wash recommended for longevity
- Suitable Beverages - Hot and Cold — Chai, Coffee, Haldi Milk, Lassi, Juice
- Best For - Daily Use, Corporate Gifting, Diwali Hampers, Welcome Kits, Eco-Conscious Gifting
Additional Information
The Rice Husk and Bamboo Fiber Material — What It Is and Why It Matters
This product is made from a food-safe composite of rice husk and bamboo fiber — two materials that originate in agricultural systems and are typically considered waste byproducts of their respective harvests.
Rice husk is the protective outer hull of the rice grain — the papery layer that is removed during milling to produce the white rice that reaches your plate. India produces approximately 20–25 million tonnes of rice husk annually. Most of it is burned in fields or used as low-grade fuel. Converted into a structural material for everyday objects, rice husk becomes a resource that was always renewable, always available, and never valued until now.
Bamboo fiber is derived from bamboo grass — one of the fastest-growing plants on earth. Bamboo reaches harvestable maturity in 3–5 years without replanting (it regenerates from its existing root system), requires no pesticides, and sequesters carbon throughout its growth cycle. Its fibers, when processed into a composite material, add structural integrity and surface texture to the rice husk base — the characteristic speckled, slightly granular finish of these cups is the visible evidence of the bamboo fiber distribution within the material.
The food-safe binding agent that holds the composite together is BPA-free. No toxic plasticisers, no synthetic coatings, no chemical treatments on the drinking surface. The cups are safe for hot beverages (chai, coffee, haldi milk) and cold beverages (lassi, juice, iced coffee) without any material degradation or chemical leaching.
The Kulhad Form — Why the Shape Was Chosen
The kulhad is one of the oldest standardised beverage containers in continuous use in the Indian subcontinent. Its form — a tapered cylinder, wider at the mouth, narrower at the base, with vertical ribbing and no handle — was developed and refined over millennia to serve a specific purpose: holding a hot beverage in the hand without burning, cooling it slightly through the porous clay walls, and being discardable without environmental guilt.
These cups replicate the kulhad silhouette in a durable, reusable material — preserving the form's ergonomic logic (the tapered shape fits naturally in a curled hand, the wide mouth cools the surface of hot chai quickly, the ribbing provides grip) while eliminating the fragility of traditional fired clay. The 100ml capacity is the standard cutting chai measure — the exact amount typically served in a roadside kulhad or a glass at an Irani café.
Microwave, Freezer, and Break Resistance — What These
Claims Mean in Practice
Microwave Safe: The composite material does not contain metal compounds, does not generate heat from microwave energy absorption, and does not leach chemicals when exposed to microwave temperatures. You can reheat chai, warm haldi milk, or heat any cold beverage directly in these cups without removing them from the microwave first.
Freezer Safe: The material does not crack, warp, or degrade when exposed to freezer temperatures. The cups can be used for frozen desserts, chilled beverages, or iced drinks without any material compromise. Thermal shock resistance — the ability to move from freezer cold to room temperature without cracking — is higher in rice husk composites than in standard ceramics or glass.
Break Resistant: Rice husk and bamboo fiber composites have significantly higher impact resistance than traditional clay, terracotta, or standard ceramics. These cups will not shatter if knocked off a counter onto a hard floor under ordinary circumstances. They are not indestructible — no cup is — but their resistance to the casual impacts of daily kitchen use substantially exceeds that of any ceramic equivalent. For households with children, for offices where cups are carried between rooms, and for event catering where cups are handled quickly across many people, this break resistance is a genuine daily-use advantage.
The 100ml Size — The Cutting Chai Standard
100ml is the traditional measure of a cutting chai — the half-glass served at Mumbai tapris, the small kulhad at railway stations, the "cutting" that means half a full glass. This size is specific: large enough to be satisfying, small enough to be drunk warm and in one focused sitting. It is the size that respects the chai — it doesn't give you more than you can drink while it is still hot.
For gifting programs, the 100ml size also means the cups are usable beyond chai: they work for espresso (double the standard shot), for small servings of haldi milk, for lassi shots, for mishti doi, for any small-serve traditional Indian food and beverage format. They are not single-use cups — they are part of the way Indian food culture serves in small, communal portions.
This product is made from a food-safe composite of rice husk and bamboo fiber — two materials that originate in agricultural systems and are typically considered waste byproducts of their respective harvests.
Rice husk is the protective outer hull of the rice grain — the papery layer that is removed during milling to produce the white rice that reaches your plate. India produces approximately 20–25 million tonnes of rice husk annually. Most of it is burned in fields or used as low-grade fuel. Converted into a structural material for everyday objects, rice husk becomes a resource that was always renewable, always available, and never valued until now.
Bamboo fiber is derived from bamboo grass — one of the fastest-growing plants on earth. Bamboo reaches harvestable maturity in 3–5 years without replanting (it regenerates from its existing root system), requires no pesticides, and sequesters carbon throughout its growth cycle. Its fibers, when processed into a composite material, add structural integrity and surface texture to the rice husk base — the characteristic speckled, slightly granular finish of these cups is the visible evidence of the bamboo fiber distribution within the material.
The food-safe binding agent that holds the composite together is BPA-free. No toxic plasticisers, no synthetic coatings, no chemical treatments on the drinking surface. The cups are safe for hot beverages (chai, coffee, haldi milk) and cold beverages (lassi, juice, iced coffee) without any material degradation or chemical leaching.
The Kulhad Form — Why the Shape Was Chosen
The kulhad is one of the oldest standardised beverage containers in continuous use in the Indian subcontinent. Its form — a tapered cylinder, wider at the mouth, narrower at the base, with vertical ribbing and no handle — was developed and refined over millennia to serve a specific purpose: holding a hot beverage in the hand without burning, cooling it slightly through the porous clay walls, and being discardable without environmental guilt.
These cups replicate the kulhad silhouette in a durable, reusable material — preserving the form's ergonomic logic (the tapered shape fits naturally in a curled hand, the wide mouth cools the surface of hot chai quickly, the ribbing provides grip) while eliminating the fragility of traditional fired clay. The 100ml capacity is the standard cutting chai measure — the exact amount typically served in a roadside kulhad or a glass at an Irani café.
Microwave, Freezer, and Break Resistance — What These
Claims Mean in Practice
Microwave Safe: The composite material does not contain metal compounds, does not generate heat from microwave energy absorption, and does not leach chemicals when exposed to microwave temperatures. You can reheat chai, warm haldi milk, or heat any cold beverage directly in these cups without removing them from the microwave first.
Freezer Safe: The material does not crack, warp, or degrade when exposed to freezer temperatures. The cups can be used for frozen desserts, chilled beverages, or iced drinks without any material compromise. Thermal shock resistance — the ability to move from freezer cold to room temperature without cracking — is higher in rice husk composites than in standard ceramics or glass.
Break Resistant: Rice husk and bamboo fiber composites have significantly higher impact resistance than traditional clay, terracotta, or standard ceramics. These cups will not shatter if knocked off a counter onto a hard floor under ordinary circumstances. They are not indestructible — no cup is — but their resistance to the casual impacts of daily kitchen use substantially exceeds that of any ceramic equivalent. For households with children, for offices where cups are carried between rooms, and for event catering where cups are handled quickly across many people, this break resistance is a genuine daily-use advantage.
The 100ml Size — The Cutting Chai Standard
100ml is the traditional measure of a cutting chai — the half-glass served at Mumbai tapris, the small kulhad at railway stations, the "cutting" that means half a full glass. This size is specific: large enough to be satisfying, small enough to be drunk warm and in one focused sitting. It is the size that respects the chai — it doesn't give you more than you can drink while it is still hot.
For gifting programs, the 100ml size also means the cups are usable beyond chai: they work for espresso (double the standard shot), for small servings of haldi milk, for lassi shots, for mishti doi, for any small-serve traditional Indian food and beverage format. They are not single-use cups — they are part of the way Indian food culture serves in small, communal portions.
Item info
Set of 4 Kulhad-Shaped Chai Cups — 100ml each, Rice Husk & Bamboo Fiber composite, Microwave Safe, Freezer Safe, Break Resistant, BPA-Free, Food-Safe. Traditional Indian cutting chai form. Burgundy colour. 50g set weight.
Gifting occasions
Diwali Corporate Hampers · New Year Gifting · Holi Gifting · Onam Gifting · Independence Day Campaign Gifts · World Environment Day Merchandise · Employee Welcome Kits · Client Appreciation Hampers · Chai Brand Collaborations · Specialty Tea Hampers · Eco-Conscious Gifting Programs · CSR and Sustainability Campaigns · Festive Season Bulk Gifting · Farewell and Appreciation Gifts · Home and Kitchen Gift Sets
Note
Enquire for minimum order quantities and bulk pricing. Bulk orders support Diwali hamper assembly, CSR gifting programs, and festive season distribution. Delivery timelines shared on enquiry.