Chai time in most Indian households isn't really about the tea, it's about what's next to it. Polka's Tea Time Favourites collection is built around that pairing specifically, snacks chosen for how they hold up against a hot cup rather than how they taste on their own.
The One We've Already Written About
If dunkability is the whole point, Crispy Rusk (Rs. 220) is where to start, and we've actually covered it in detail in Crispy Rusks: The Ultimate Chai Companion. It's blended with sooji, saunf and elaichi, and it's the rusk most people default to first.
The Rest of the Lineup
Tea Rusk (Rs. 220) is Crispy Rusk's close cousin, same sooji-saunf-elaichi base, slightly different bake, and worth trying if you want to compare the two side by side. Desi Ghee Rusk (Rs. 165) goes richer, built on pure desi ghee instead of the classic spice blend.
On the savoury side, Ajwain Fan Khari (Rs. 130) brings a flaky, carom-seed crunch that works well against something sweet on the same tray, and Masala Marori Khari (Rs. 130) leans spicier, a bolder namkeen for anyone who wants their tea-time snack to actually have some heat.
Building a Chai Tray at Home
The easiest approach is one rusk, one khari, and something sweet on the side, that combination alone covers most of what this collection offers without needing to buy everything at once. Start with whichever rusk sounds better and build outward from there.
See the full Tea Time Favourites collection for everything else in the range.