🌿 Meeraji’s Chai

Recipe by Meera Tigunait | Himalayan Institute

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons NamasTea (Camellia Sinensis – Single Estate Tea from the Nilgiri Mountains)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 1⅓ cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch green cardamom powder

Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Add ginger and black pepper; boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Add NamasTea and boil for 5 more minutes.
  4. Add milk and return to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  5. Add cardamom, remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.
  6. Strain and serve warm.

Optional Notes:

  • Use more NamasTea for a stronger brew.
  • If using low-fat milk, slightly increase milk ratio to retain creaminess.
  • For cold chai: cool to room temperature, refrigerate, and enjoy chilled.

Why Chai Is Healing.

Chai is more than a spiced tea… it’s an ancient Ayurvedic cup of joy, deeply rooted in digestive health, warmth, and daily ritual. 

Each ingredient plays a role in gently awakening the body, calming the mind, and nurturing the digestive system. 

  • Ginger stimulates digestion and eases nausea
  • Black pepper improves absorption and reduces toxins
  • Cardamom balances heat and calms the stomach
  • Whole milk (if tolerated) offers grounding nourishment

Optional Additions – Not offered as part of Meeraji’s Recipe.
To an individual cup, stir in:

  • 1/4 tsp OM Mushroom Blend – supports immunity and cognition
  • 1/4 tsp Ashwagandha – soothes adrenals and supports rest
  • 1/4 tsp Brahmi – enhances clarity and nerve health
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric + dash of black pepper – anti-inflammatory and detoxifying

Recipe by Meera Tigunait | Himalayan Institute – Purchase NamesTea

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