Making Indian chai is more than a recipe. It is a ritual. A meditation in motion.
It begins with the sound of spices dropping into a pot and ends with steam rising from a quiet cup.
This is not about rushing.
This is about noticing.
Every month at Walk and Reflect, we share a silent recipe. One that nourishes not just the body, but also the breath, the pace, and the presence of your day.
Watch the ritual come to life:
Watch: Making Indian Chai | Silent ASMR Ritual | No Talking
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Ingredients
You do not need exact measurements. This is not science. It is rhythm.
• Fresh ginger (a thumb sized piece, crushed or blended)
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 2 green cardamom pods (gently cracked)
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 black tea bags (Assam, Darjeeling, or what you love)
• 2 to 3 cups water
• Milk (to your liking)
• Sugar or honey (optional)
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Instructions
1. Begin with a pot and presence.
Bring the water to a gentle boil.
2. Add the spices — ginger, fennel, cardamom, clove, cinnamon.
Let their aroma open the air.
3. Drop in the tea bags.
The water darkens. The ritual deepens.
4. Pour in the milk.
Let it swirl until the color feels warm.
5. Sweeten if it suits you.
Let taste be your guide, not the recipe.
6. Simmer softly.
This is not about perfection. It is about being with the process.
7. Strain and pour.
Hold the cup. Let the warmth rise into your hands.
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Reflection
Chai is not just a drink.
It is the moment you slow down. The scent of memory.
A reason to stand still for five minutes and just listen.
Let this ritual be your reminder:
Warmth is made, not found.
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