It all started over a cup of chai

The story behind Sunshine & Chai

I live in sunny California with my hubby, P, our son, K, and our fluffy Goldendoodle, Coco. Every month, my hubby travels to Dallas for work, and every so often, I tag along—escaping the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley for a change of pace.

Tucked away in a quaint neighborhood shopping center in Dallas is a cozy little café called The Froggs. With its green walls, arched windows lined with lavender flowers, and shelves stacked with tins of tea and coffee, it carries an old-world charm that transports me to a quiet European town.

Whenever I visit Dallas, I make my way to this café with my laptop and journals in tow. It’s my little retreat, a space where time slows down.

One of their most popular drinks is the Sunshine Chai—a chai tea latte with a double shot of espresso and a hint of lavender. It’s become my ritual to sip on a Sunshine Chai at least once every trip, a small but grounding tradition that reminds me to pause, savor, and just be.

From the moment I book my tickets to Dallas, I start looking forward to my time at The Froggs—sitting in my favorite nook, sipping the warm Sunshine Chai, and soaking in the moment.

There’s something deeply calming about the blend of espresso and lavender. Even when the café hums with activity, the first sip instantly relaxes me, wrapping me in a quiet sense of calm.

I always settle into a cozy corner facing the park and trees, letting time stretch as I savor every sip. The lavender flavor sinks in slowly, and the espresso dusting and the foam on top add a comforting touch.

To me it’s more than just a drink—it’s a ritual, a moment of stillness, a meditation in a cup.

As I sit and sip, I take in the world around me. Groups of young girls in Converse, iced drinks in hand, exchanging notes over their laptops. Teenagers, noses buried in their phones, casually hanging out, their laughter weaving into the café’s hum. Elegant older women, dressed up, deep in conversation about life. Moms stealing a well-earned break, savoring sips between stories. Behind the counter, baristas and chefs move with passion, crafting delicate crepes, frothy lattes, and trays of warm, flaky pastries.

It’s a space alive with stories—each table, each cup, carrying a moment of its own.

You are in a place where women like you gather. Even as you sip your chai alone, you know—you feel—that you are not alone. You are among your people. You can simply be, doing your thing while wrapped in the quiet comfort of shared energy.

There’s something powerful about being in the presence of others who are walking their own paths, yet moving alongside you. It fuels you, inspires you, and reminds you that you are in the right company. And who knows? A simple smile, a shared glance, a warm hello might even lead to a new friendship.

Everyone here seems to be learning, growing, and embracing life together.

And that’s exactly the experience I hope Sunshine & Chai brings to you.

I hope to bring you a sense of calm, a moment of relaxation, and a smile that softens the weight of the day. A space where worries fade, self-doubt quiets, and the endless to-do lists pause—if only for a little while.

Like sipping your morning chai, let these letters and stories I share be a warm, comforting ritual.

A pause that invites you to dream, to explore possibilities, and to simply be.

Something you look forward to—an exhale for your mind, a reset for your soul.

Welcome!