Cherry Tea – Tea For Two
- 15
- July
- 2018
If you have been following this blog for some time…you would have guessed “I am a coffee – Lover”. Its the best beverage in the world. But, I must admit this truth…this coffee lover met Tea. Not…the plain “Tea”, Cherry Infused Tea. I used chamomile sweet tea with freshly picked (and juiced) tart cherry, and […]
Tea & Biscuits – Colonial Hangover!
- 11
- April
- 2013
As a remnant of colonial past, we (collectively Indians in India and abroad) tend to dunk our crackers in the cup of chai, tea. These semi-sweet crackers are called biscuits in India! Some of the popular brands are Marie Gold, Parle G, Britania Milk Bikis…quintessential in every pantry, back home in India for unannounced visitors! […]
Pakistan Noon Chai / Pink Tea / Salt Tea
- 28
- September
- 2011
Sheer Chai: Kashmiri Chai and Pakistan Chai is a traditional beverage made with special tea leaves from the locality…usually green tea leaves. A pinch of sodium bicarbonate is added to give that distinct pinkish hue. It is prepared with almonds and cardamoms and mainly consumed during weddings and festivals. Ingredients and Method: Green tea leaves […]
Vanilla Chai Tea Latte / Vanilla Chai/ Honey Vanilla White Chai
- 11
- February
- 2011
Vanilla Chai Latte: Ingredients: Soy Milk 2 cups/ Organic whole milk Nutmeg – about 1/2 a nut – crushed Cinnamon – 1 stick Cloves – 3 Cardamom – 3 crushed Mint leaves – 5 Green tea bag – just 1 Vanilla beans (preferably) I used essence tho’ Honey few spoons. Method: Boil all the spices […]
Kashmir Chai
- 29
- January
- 2009
Kashmir Chai:(Cold Version) Kashmir Chai calls for Saffron, Nutmeg and Almonds/Pistachios besides all the other strong spices. Makes it very unique and rich apart from other Indian Tea varieties. Saffron gives out a distinct aroma and nutmeg gives an earthy flavor. Almonds and pistachios give the crunch. Masala infused will give a spicy touch! Most […]
Tulsi Tea
- 05
- December
- 2008
Tulsi Ki Chai: Tulsi Tea. Tulasi/ Tulsi ka Chai. Holy Basil Tea. Sacred Basil Tea. Thulasi/ Thulsi Tea recipe. The Botanical name of this humble herb is Osimum sanctum. The plant is considered sacred by Hindus. It originated from India. Well…again there are 3 or 4 species. Except few, most of them are consumable. The […]
Adhrak Ki Chai / Ginger Tea
- 19
- March
- 2008
Inji Tea: Ginger Tea. Adhrak Ki Chai. Honey is the first-known sweetener to man. Pure honey never spoils! That right never spoils!! It is packed with nutritional and medicinal properties! It has been shown to kill bacteria, heal wounds and reduce inflamation. From time immeroial Eyptian and Indians used Honey in their medicines….to mix their […]
Green Tea – Cold
- 15
- June
- 2007
Green Tea: Ice Tea. Sweet Green Tea. Ice Cold Green Tea. Ice Chai. Kulirntha Theneer. Ingredients: Green Tea leaves 1-2 spoonsLime or lemon juice few spoonsSugar as per taste Lime or lemon wedges to garnish. Method: Boil tea leaves using very little water. Maybe barely 1/4 cup or so. When the leaves really give away […]
Lemon Tea
- 20
- February
- 2007
Lemon Honey Tea: Lemon Tea. Neembu ki Chai. Neembukaya Chaya. Elimicham Pazha Tea. Ingredients:(Serves 1) Fresh lemon juice from 1 fruit Granulated Tea less than a ¼ spoon(or as per taste) Honey/sugar 2 spoons Method: Heat 1 cup of water with ¼ spoon of tea leaves in it. Let it boil really well. Filter and […]
Masala Chai
- 05
- July
- 2006
Mughalai Masala Chai:(Iranian Style) Ingredients: Tea leaves 1-2 spoons Cinnamon sticks 1″ size Star anise-just 1 or 2 asters Cardamom 1 pod- semi crushed Mint leaves 4-6 leaves- tear and crush Ginger 1″ size peeled and semi crushed Sugar 3 spoons Water 1 cup High fat milk 1 cup Method: Add all the above said […]
