Story behind the Chai

So, some of you may be questioning why I would name my blog, a place for me to discuss the mundane routines and miraculous "Aha!" moments in my life, after a temptingly delicious beverage. True, I do make one heck of a Chai Tea, but there's more to the name than just a nod towards my great accomplishment.
Earlier this year, I took part of a missions trip down to Tanzania. While I was there, I traveled to many locations and came in contact with some of the happiest people I have ever met. For a couple of weeks, I was living with 11 others on my team in Maasai land out in the desert. The Maasai are an originally nomad tribe spread all across Eastern Africa. They live in mud huts in "boma's" or a stick-fenced in neighborhood of sorts. My group and I were able to speak to these people and experience some of their culture. 
As we were their guest, they treated us with the utmost respect. No matter where we were, what the time was, or how poor our hosts were, we were always, ALWAYS greeted with a steaming cup of Chai tea. It didn't strike me till I returned home that these wonderful people had taken the time to give us something that they themselves would not have on a day to day basis. The time that went into making that Chai showed me how much they wanted to care for us and be hospitable. Hospitality was something I learned about in Tanzania and it touched my heart greatly. If only we, those who have more than enough, could learn to give of our time, effort, and possessions to one another...
We have a lot to learn from others once we humble ourselves before them.
And that is the story behind the Chai!