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grief and remembranceindian

still two cups of chai

Arun

my grandfather and i drank chai every evening. he's gone now, but my hands still make two cups before i remember. i drink both, slowly, and think of him.

ingredients
  • black tea
  • milk
  • water
  • ginger
  • cardamom
  • sugar
steps
  1. boil water with crushed ginger and cardamom.
  2. add tea and let it go dark.
  3. pour in milk and sugar, bring back to a boil twice.