A cup of chai isn't quite complete without something to dip in it. This category covers the everyday biscuits, cookies and rusk that are a staple of tea time across South Asian households.
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Marie Biscuits are light, mildly sweet, round biscuits, one of the most popular tea-time biscuits across South Asia, often dipped in chai.
Rusk is a twice-baked, dry bread biscuit, crisp in texture and traditionally dipped in tea to soften before eating.
Most biscuits and rusk are suitable for children, though check sugar content and any allergen information first.
Some cookies and cream biscuit varieties may contain or be processed near nuts — check the individual product's allergen information.
The name is traditional/historical rather than a health claim — digestive biscuits are simply a type of wholemeal biscuit, and we don't make specific health claims about their effect on digestion.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place; exposure to humidity can cause biscuits and rusk to lose their crispness.
Most biscuits are vegetarian, but check the individual product label to confirm, as some may contain gelatin or other animal-derived ingredients in specific formulations.
Unopened biscuits typically have a shelf life of several months to a year — check the best-before date on individual packaging.
Sugar-free or reduced-sugar options vary by brand — check the site or individual product pages for availability.
This varies by product, as many biscuits contain milk or butter — check the individual product's ingredient list to confirm vegan suitability.
Rusk is baked twice for extra crispness and a drier texture, specifically designed to be dipped and softened in tea, whereas regular biscuits are baked once.
Bulk or multi-pack options vary by product — check the individual product page for available sizes.
This varies by product — check the individual product's ingredient list for specific fat/oil content.
Generally yes — cream biscuits tend to have higher sugar and fat content due to their filling, compared to plainer digestive or Marie biscuits. Check nutrition labels for specifics.
Yes — crushed Marie biscuits and digestive biscuits are commonly used as a base for no-bake desserts and cheesecake crusts.