Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)

Adrak Chai is the most popular variation of tea across North India, especially during winter and the monsoon. Unlike complex masala blends, this focuses on the sharp, healing heat of fresh ginger. It is brewed strong and sweet, with the ginger crushed directly into the boiling water to release its fiery juices before the milk is added.

At a Glance

•A spicy hug for your throat.
•The heat that wakes you up.

When People Drink This

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Monsoon mornings

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When feeling under the weather

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Winter evenings

Often part of rituals

Crushing ginger with a mortar and pestle (the sound of morning)Slurping hot tea to soothe the throat

Who Keeps This Drink Alive

People behind this drink

Grandmothers

Healers

Prescribing adrak chai for every ailment.

Morning Chaiwallahs

Fuelers

Adding extra ginger during winter months.

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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

spicy and sweet and creamy, with notes of fresh ginger and warm milk ending with a warming heat in throat finish

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A spicy hug for your throat.

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The heat that wakes you up.

Why This Drink Matters⌄

It is the first line of defense against a cold and the most comforting companion to a rainy window. It represents care, healing, and the warmth of an Indian home.

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Origin Story

Rooted in North India

📍 IndiaNorth India

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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

A natural companion to the holiday season — often shared during cozy winter evenings, festive gatherings, and moments that feel slower and more meaningful.

❄️ Winter favorite
🧑‍👩‍👧 Everyone-friendly
🔥 Best served warm

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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

📍Indian kitchens📍Street stalls in winter

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Moments Like This

Best enjoyed with a plate of hot pakoras (fritters) while watching the rain.

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Did You Know?

Fresh ginger root provides a different, sharper flavor profile than dried ginger powder (sonth).

🎈Fun Facts

🤓In many Indian households, the sound of ginger being crushed in a mortar is the alarm clock.

Cultural Beliefs⌄

Ginger boosts immunity and aids digestion.

How This Drink Is Made⌄

⏱7 minutes

📊easy

Ingredients

The Base

Fresh Ginger Root
Black Tea (CTC)
Milk
Sugar
Water

Instructions

"The ginger must be boiled in the water *before* adding milk to extract the maximum heat (and to prevent curdling). "

1. Crush 1 inch of fresh ginger root. 2. Boil water and add the crushed ginger. Let it simmer for 2 minutes. 3. Add black tea leaves (CTC) and sugar. 4. Add milk and bring to a boil again. 5. Strain and serve piping hot.