Tea is best known for its relaxing properties. On a tiring day when the work load takes a toll on you, all you need is a cup of tea to refresh and reenergize yourself. besides this, tea is also known for its medicinal values. lets count them
- Cures cold and cough
- helps in calming the mind
- helps to heal soar throat
- helps in increasing metabolism
There are various different ways of making tea . The one mentioned below will not only enhance its flavour but will also give you a magical experience. In India you may find masala (spicy) tea stalls at several places. This recipe will give you a whole new tea experience in Indian style
Masala Tea recipe : ( this recipe makes 2 cups of tea)
Ingredients:
- Roasted tea leaves( I've provided an amazon link to tea leaves that I've used)
- flavoured tea
- Sugar
- water
- fresh(boiled) milk
- Spices - green cardamom powder, dried ginger powder(optional), cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder
Procedure:
- Boil 1 cup of water in a tea pan
- add roasted tea leaves( 1 tsp.) and flavoured tea leaves(1/2 tsp.) boil together with the water.
- once the water and the tea in it starts boiling, add 1 tbsp. sugar and a pinch of all the spices.
- let it boil for a minute then add a little more than a cup of milk.
- let it boil for the next 2 min on low flame.
- Strain the tea to separate it from leaves and other ingredients and serve hot
Tip: If u are suffering with cold and cough , add 2 Tulsi (Indian basil) leaves in it.
For a better experience( Indian style) , drink the tea from earthen cups (cups made of mud).
Important links to all the products use:
- flavoured tea- https://amzn.to/2Jxe3fw
- Roasted tea leaves - https://amzn.to/2WpxvkM
- cardamom and cinnamon powder - https://amzn.to/2Wqt3SR
- Nutmeg powder - https://amzn.to/2Wge2mu
- Mud cups - https://amzn.to/2WY9CxD
Try out the recipe and let me know if you like it in the comment section below.
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Bonapatite!!!!
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