10 Best Types of Tea you must try...
Tea is one of the best refreshing beverages which can be taken in any weather, as it can be served both hot and cold depending on your craving.
A warm cup of tea in the morning to refresh you or a break from your daily busy schedule is a must.
Every part of India has a different variety of tea to offer. Ranging from Kashmir to Hyderabad, we have listed down the 10 most popular Tea which you can’t afford to miss as a tea lover!
1. Masala Chai: Masala refers to a mixture of spices. It is highly customizable and you can use any spice that you like. Usually, a blended mixture of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove is used. The “masala” is added to the milk tea and brewed.
2. Tandoori Chai: Just when you got bored with tandoori paneer, tandoori kebab, and tandoori roti, tandoori chai is here to bless your taste buds. This smokey flavored tea is exclusively available in the famous tea shop in Pune called Chai La.
3. Butter Tea: Gur gur chai or butter tea is a popular tea in Himalayan region. Tibetans are known to drink this tea since the 15th Century. It is rather a savory drink with an unexpected flavor to it. The tea is simple and easy to make. The traditional process of making butter tea can be time-consuming. But you can make it easily at home.
4. Noon Chai: Noon chai, also called pink tea or Kashmiri tea is a traditional tea from Kashmir. It has a distinct taste and aroma to it. Kashmiris are known to have this tea about 3-4 times a day. It helps them combat the chilly winters there. It is prepared from special Kashmiri tea leaves, milk, salt, and baking soda.
5. Iced Tea: Is there anything more refreshing than a glass of chilled iced tea? Usually consumed in summers, iced tea can refresh and rejuvenate you in a hot summer day. The recipe for iced tea is rather simple and not as complicated as the other mentioned teas.
6. Lemon Tea: Popular in Middle-Eastern Asia, lemon tea can soothe you if you have a bad cold. Packed with immunity benefits, lemon tea is extremely palatable. Boil water with tea leaves in it. Add lemon juice and let the drink steep for a few minutes. For added health benefits, you can add honey and crushed ginger to it, too. Garnish with lemon and serve hot.
7. Darjeeling Tea: Darjeeling tea has been considered one of the classic teas around the world. The tea reduces the risk of heart diseases and reduces the probability of getting harmful blood cots. The aromatic and flavorful tea comes in a variety of tea leaves – Black, Oolong, Green and White.
8. Irani Chai: Just as popular as Hyderabadi Biryani, Irani Chai is a must-have when in Hyderabad. As the name suggests, it has Persian origin. But got evolved and popular in Hyderabad. Spices such as star anise, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper are boiled with water. After 5 minutes, milk and cream are added and simmered for another 5 minutes.
9. Green Tea: Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages. It is traditional Chinese medicine, consumed for its various health benefits. Filled with antioxidants, green tea is widely used for weight loss.
10. Chamomile Tea: Used from aromatherapy to skincare products, Chamomile tea has innumerable health benefits. It is a herbal tea made with flower petals. It can be prepared with fresh leaves straight from your garden or you can use tea bags of the same.