Sumitra's Chai

Steeped in Story

In the early 2000s, I had the privilege of learning from Sumitra, an Ayurveda teacher with a rare and unhurried wisdom. The kind that settles in without you realizing, and stays. Her chai recipe found a home in my kitchen recipe book, and it never left. Sumitra's Chai is my adaptation of that recipe, an homage to a woman who understood that true nourishment begins long before the water boils.

Purposefully Beautiful

Roasted maté anchors this chai with a deeply satisfying toastiness, while a gentle earthy pepperiness moves through a classic cinnamon-cardamom base. Purposefully blended for a clean, beautiful finish, it's just as stunning enjoyed clear as it is simmered long and slow on the stovetop and ready to become a rich, indulgent latté. Versatile, comforting, and completely at home in any ritual you build around it.

Tasting Notes

Toasty roasted maté with warm cinnamon-cardamom spice, a quiet earthy pepperiness, and a clean, smooth finish. Stands up beautifully to milk. Gentle enough to drink as-is.

The Intention

Take this hug in a cup. Let it wrap you in the beautiful memories that fill you with love. And then send that love out into the world in a wave of loving kindness. That is the intention in every batch.

Let Steeping Calm become the ritual that makes you feel warm, held, and connected to something that matters.

Experience Tea with Intention