I love to try varieties of tea. Ginger tea is my favourite among all.I came across this Assam tea recipe in “Aval vikatan “ magazine.The original recipe is shared by Mrs.Revathi shanmugam.This title attracted me &I tried on the same day .I loved its flavor. The addition of cloves gives a nice aroma. Do try this. U’ll love it.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 200ml
- Fresh milk – 1/2 cup
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Tea powder – 1.5 – 2 tsp ( based on the color & strength u need)
- Ginger – 1 inch piece( 1 tbsp)
- Cardamom – 2 no
- Cloves – 2 nos
- Sugar – 1.5 tsp or as needed.
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METHOD
- Crush ginger , cardamom and cloves together.
- Boil the milk along with water , tea powder, sugar and crushed spices for 5 mins in low flame.
- U’ll get a nice color. Strain it and serve !!
- Method :2 Boil cardamom, cloves and tea powder in 1/2 cup of water till it reduces to 1/4 cup. Then add 1/2 cup of milk, boil for 2 minutes and strain it.
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Tips:
- For variations, try adding a piece of cinnamon along with spices.
- For spiced chai or masala chai , add 1/8 tsp of ground black pepper corns.
perfect tea to start happy morning.. nice photo
ReplyDeleteSuper prefect for raining days, love it.
ReplyDeleteRefreshing and perfect..
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ReplyDeletePerfect with some biscuits for a rainy day
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ReplyDeleteassam tea refreshing me !!!!
That bondas toooooo:)))
Keep on Dear...
nice and refreashing..
ReplyDeletelove the favors, we love to add some milk as well..
ReplyDeleterfreshing in evening perfect tea
ReplyDeleteAdding cloves to the masala brings out aroma in the tea. Nice and refreshing for the cloudy monsoon weather we have in this country!
ReplyDeletesuper inviting tea dear
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Hot n refreshing drink...
ReplyDeleteWonderful and tempting recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI always love to drink tea. Nice addition of spices
ReplyDeletelove masala tea in monsoon. looks so good.
ReplyDeleteGinger tea with cardamoms is my fav. This masala tea makes me salivate! :)
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Your tea looks good, and the short eats beside them look great too :))
ReplyDeletevery tasty recipe...inviting cliks
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Wow! Ms.Revathy shanumagam's recipe is always great. I will try to add cloves also next time. Very nice tea and snack....makes me enthusiastic:)
ReplyDeleteMore than tea, the vadai on the side attracts me a lot! :)
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