Steaming Clay Chai Cup on Marble Table

A rough, unglazed clay cup filled with dark, frothy masala chai sits centered on a polished gray marble surface. Wisps of steam rise vertically, catching the cool blue ambient light of the evening monsoon. Overhead neon signs cast sharp, shifting reflections of electric pink and cyan across the liquid's surface and the smooth stone. Tiny dust particles float in the narrow shafts of artificial light, visible against the dark background. The cup's uneven rim and matte texture contrast with the cool, hard sheen of the table. one drop of condensation rests on the clay's exterior, tracing a path down the side.