chai

masala

Indian spice blend

• cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
• gingerPungent culinary rhizome
• cinnamonAromatic bark spice

cloves · peppercorn · nutmeg · fennel · allspice · crushed · ground · whole · pods · muddled

steep

Rising at sharp angle

• infusionSteeping to extract essence
• kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
• boilingLiquid vaporization temperature

teapot · strainer · loose-leaf · decoction · aroma · pour · simmer · pot · infuser · milk

cozy

Warm and snug

• soothingReducing distress or discomfort
• warmthHeat you feel
• relaxationState of being unwound

warming · snug · fireside · blanket · afternoon · break · pause · hospitality · welcoming · homey

Assam

Tea-producing Indian state

• DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
• leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
• strongHaving great physical power

milky · sweet · caffeine · tannins · robust · malty · brisk · blend · dust

coffeehouse

Establishment serving brewed beverages

• StarbucksUbiquitous coffeehouse chain
• vanillaOrchid pod extract
• icedCooled with cubes

frothy · syrup · concentrate · powder · instant · premix

Indian

Person from either continent

• desiSubcontinental person or culture
• cuttingDividing via sharp edge
• roadsideAdjacent to pavement

glass · saucer · Persian · Kashmiri · Arabian · Turkish · Tibetan · British · colonial

• coffee and teaespresso, latte, cappuccino, americano, green tea
• Indian cultureHinduism, Diwali, sari, Holi, saree
• Asian loanwordsanime, sushi, karate, ninja, tsunami
• Flavored Teasjasmine tea, Earl Grey, mint tea, ginger tea, lemon tea
• hot beveragescoffee, tea, hot chocolate, espresso, latte
• warm drinkshot chocolate, hot cocoa, hot tea, warm milk, hot milk