Used it with a friend I thought I already knew. Turns out there’s always more to discover.
Because real conversations deserve space — and chai.
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Because knowing someone deeply should feel easy — not heavy.
We made this because we kept seeing it in therapy — people craving closeness but unsure how to get there. We realised that connection isn’t just about talking more. It’s about talking real.So we built a tool that makes emotional intimacy approachable, even fun.What Happens Over Chai? brings depth to the table — without making it feel like a therapy session. It’s laughter and honesty in equal measure.These cards remind you that vulnerability doesn’t have to be serious — it can be joyful, curious, even a little awkward. Because that’s what makes it real.
Real closeness isn’t built overnight. It’s brewed — over time, and over chai.1What's inside
48 cards that spill the tea
Cover a range of topics from finances, intimacy, education, meaning making, family, dreams, ambition
Designed and printed in india with eco-friendly materials
2How to use
Pour yourself a cup of chai (or coffee, we won’t judge). Shuffle the deck.
Pick a card — and answer it honestly, or with humour, or both.
If you’re in a group, take turns responding. If you’re solo, journal your thoughts.
Use it to spark laughter on a first date, deepen friendship over brunch, or reintroduce yourself to your partner after a long week.
No rules. No scoring. Just genuine connection — one card, one sip at a time.
3Why it works
We often think connection comes naturally — but in reality, it’s a skill.
Research in social psychology and attachment theory shows that shared play and curiosity are central to forming deep bonds. When we feel safe enough to laugh, share, and be seen, our brains release oxytocin — the “bonding hormone” that strengthens trust and empathy. Each prompt in What Happens Over Chai? is designed by psychologists to create these micro-moments of safety and fun. They start light, move deeper, and end with reflection — mirroring how real relationships evolve: from curiosity, to comfort, to care.
4Good to know
Psychologist-designed game for deeper, playful conversations
48 therapy-backed prompts that balance fun and depth
Rooted in research on vulnerability and emotional connection
Perfect for friends, couples, families, or therapy circles
Helps reduce emotional isolation and build trust through play
Made in india
Rs. 800.00
This Emotional Wellness Tool Helps You:
Practical, psychologist-designed ways to feel grounded and clear.
What people say
Loved by thoughtful humans
Took this on a road trip — ended up in the best conversation of my life.
I use this deck with partner and my best friend. It works every single time.
The questions sneak up on you — funny at first, then suddenly emotional. Brilliant design.
I brought it to a team retreat. We went from awkward coworkers to actual humans. HR should hand this out with laptops.
It reminded me that I can still make new friends in my 30s. Assume, Reflect, Connect — and suddenly, you’re not strangers anymore.
Because great things rarely travel alone.
Pairs well with
Handpicked add-ons our therapists actually use.
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Behind the design
Behind the brew
We created What Happens Over Chai? after seeing how difficult it is for people to build meaningful connections in the age of constant scrolling and half-listening. In therapy, we watch relationships heal when people simply show up and talk honestly. This game was born from that insight — that conversations, when guided with warmth and curiosity, can change everything. Each card draws from evidence-based frameworks like CBT, emotional regulation, and attachment theory, but it’s packaged in the simplest way possible: through play. Because we wanted therapy to feel less clinical and more human — like catching up with an old friend over chai. That’s where real healing begins.
~ Priyanka Varma
Founder, The Thought Co.
Therapist-led
Radically honest