HOW TO MAKE TEA / CHAI MASALA POWDER EASILY AT HOME

MAKE TEA / CHAI MASALA POWDER EASILY

that cup of hot beverage

……………which most indians cherish must say

the britishers left behind as a lineage

…….as we hold it close to our hearts night and day

any time of the season, early morning must

…………….every celebration without it is an incomplete affair

feeling low, feeling high, this one cup everyone trusts

……a feeling of satisfaction, contentment to beat the blues in the air

yes, that’s everyone’s beloved CHAI

……….which many indians can’t deny

WHAT’S ABOUT THE MASALA CHAI

chai masala powder is an aromatic blend of whole spices that you add to your chai ( tea ) to make it more flavorful

masala chai is very popular in india and is made by adding tea masala in boiling water along with black tea, milk and sugar

every indian house has it’s own secret recipe for tea masala

all the spices have various health benefits. so adding masala makes the tea healthier

if you are making the masala, it is essential to keep it in an air tight container to preserve the aroma of the whole spices other wise the smell might disappear over time and your masala chai will not taste well

HISTORY OF CHAI / TEA

in 1835, british set up tea farm in assam, india

the black tea produced there made their way into the local masala chai recipes

according to lore, masala chai’s history began 1000s of years ago in an ancient royal court

even early on, masala chai was made with a wide range of spices and prepared with many different methods

in early 1900s, the british owned indian tea association began to promote indian tea consumption within india

because black tea was the most expensive ingredient, vendors used milk, sugar and spices to keep their brews flavorful while holding the costs down. thus, masala chai’s popularity spread

it is generally accepted that masala chai originated in the court of king Harshavardhan and was developed as an ayurvedic drink

the king used to sip the tea in order to stay alert through long court days and there are even records of the tea being served as a welcome drink to guests

so that was all about the masala chai history

now let’s go straight to our recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHAI MASALA POWDER..

1. dry ginger powder 3 table spoon ..

aids in digestion, improves appetite, soothes stomach woes and keeps the respiratory system health and joint health

2. dalchini / cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon

cures common cold problems, good for diabetes, cures swelling with pain, removes foul smell helps arthritis and protects from fungal infection

3. cloves / lavanga powder 1 tablespoon

high in anti oxidants, kills bacteria, reduces stomach ulcers, improves liver health and regulated blood sugar

4. elaichi / cardamom powder 1 tablespoon

improves digestive health, oral health, used to treat nausea and vomiting, lowers blood pressure and controls blood sugar levels

5. nutmeg / jaiphal powder 1 tablespoon

helps to relieve pain, soothes indigestion, detoxify the body, boost skin health, reduces insomnia, increases immune system and improves blood circulation

6. black pepper / kali miri powder 1 tablespoon

helps in losing weight, detoxifies your body, cleanses intestines and stomach, rich in vitamin b and produces calcium

put all these ingredients in the blender and grind it to a fine powder

HOW TO MAKE THE MASALA TEA

to make the masala chai after the concoction of the tea with milk, tea leaves and sugar is boiling

add the masala powder in the last and let it simmer for 1 minute and strain the tea

putting the masala powder in the last brings in more flavor to the tea.

however, some prefer to put it in the starting …to each his own way…

our hot MASALA CHAI is ready to serve

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so that was all about the recipe

hope you found it useful

until next time, keep smiling

much love … stay happy .. stay blessed .. ALWAYS

SMITHA