We Indians love our tea, actually, we Indians love our chai. Just like the west where the day does not begin without a cup coffee, in India no day can begin effectively without a cup of chai. We make plain tea, pudina tea, cinnamon tea, cardamom tea, ginger tea and so on. But, have you ever tried chocolate tea or vanilla tea perhaps? Now you can! Try out these amazing chai recipes and give your regular chai a lovely twist.
Also read: 10 Health Benefits Of Different Types Of Tea
Chocolate Chai
Chocolate and chai, two of our favourite things, together, in one drink. How can we not love this concoction?
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon regular tea powder
½ stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 clove (laung)
1 heapful teaspoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
2 teaspoons brown sugar or white sugar
½ cup water
½ cup milk
Chocolate shavings/cocoa powder (optional)
Method:
Pour the water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the cinnamon, clove, tea powder and sugar.
Bring this to a boil. Add the cocoa powder and stir with a spoon ensuring no lumps are formed.
Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer stirring occasionally. Once completely heated, strain into a glass or cup. Top it with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Serve hot.
Vanilla Chai
The vanilla extract gives this chai recipe an irresistible aroma and silky smooth taste.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon regular tea powder
2 cloves cardamom (elaichi)
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup water
½ cup milk
Whipped cream (optional)
All spice powder (garam masala) (optional)
Method:
Pour the water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Crush the cardamom pods in a mortar-pestle.
Add the crushed cardamom, tea powder and sugar.
Bring to a boil. Add the milk and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally.
Once heated, strain into a glass or cup. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream and a light sprinkle of all spice powder. Serve hot.
Also read: Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea
Orange Chai
We never thought chai could be made more refreshing than it already is, but with the addition of orange, it’s even more awakening and delicious.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon regular tea powder
½ stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 small orange zest
2 teaspoons honey or white sugar
½ cup water
½ cup milk
Sliced orange (optional)
1 stick cinnamon (optional)
All spice powder (garam masala) (optional)
Method
Pour the water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the cinnamon, tea powder, orange zest and sugar.
Bring to a boil. Add the milk and stir occasionally.
Once, the milk has boiled, turn off the heat and strain into a glass or cup.
Garnish with sliced orange and cinnamon stick if desired. You can also sprinkle a little all spice powder around the rim. Serve hot.
What are you waiting for! A true chai lover would definitely give these delectable chai recipes a try. Are you one of them?