Chef, entrepreneur, and cookbook author, Peri Avari, is the founder of Simply Bhonu, offering small-batch, handcrafted Chai tea and Spice Blends. A Mumbai native, she has over two decades of experience in the professional food and hospitality industry. Starting with India’s Taj Hotels, Peri has managed state visits of high-ranking dignitaries and international celebrities, promoted Indian food in China, and owned food businesses in California’s Silicon Valley. You can also find her expert tips and techniques on her food blog, Peri’s Spice Ladle.