'Chai Waali Chachi': Woman's been drinking only 'chai' for 33yrs

The ultimate tea lover is Pilli Devi, 44, of Baradiya village of Koriya district, who quit consuming food and water when she was an 11-year-old in sixth grade.

"Our daughter went to participate in a district level tournament from Patna School in Janakpur, Koriya district. When she returned she suddenly gave up eating food and drinking water," Pilli's father, Rati Ram, told media.

Rati further said Pilli initially used to eat biscuits and bread with milk-tea and eventually, she shifted to just black tea once a day after sunset.

Thereafter, her family sought medical help to ensure she isn't suffering from any disease.

"We've taken her to many hospitals, none of the doctors could figure out the reason behind her situation," Pilli's brother, Bihari Lal Rajvade, said.

Dr. SK Gupta, from Koriya district hospital, however, said it is not possible for human beings to survive just on tea.

"It is surprising, scientifically speaking, a human being cannot survive on tea for 33 years. It's different when people keep fast for 9 days during Navratri and only drink tea. But 33 years is a lot of time," he said.

Also, Pilli's family members revealed that she rarely steps out of her house.

She keeps herself busy all day in worshipping Lord Shiva.

Meanwhile, Pilli's extraordinary love for the beverage and her unique lifestyle has got her the name of Chai Waali Chachi by the locals.

Looks like instead of Chai Pe Charcha locals often have Chai Waali Pe Charcha.