“Ek garam chai ki pyaali ho“! This is what every chai lover’s heart yearns for at least once or twice a day. The freshness and soothing taste of tea have some magical powers that can change our mood, relieve tiredness, and whatnot. The bond between Indians and a cup of kadak chai is eternal and you can easily intensify this pure bond by adding some amazing ingredients while making tea at home. The next time you are making tea, try adding some of these spices to get an all-new taste.
6 Spices That Enhance The Taste Of Kadak Chai:
1. Cinnamon
Adding a few sticks of cinnamon or a pinch of cinnamon powder while boiling can change the total game for a cup of tea. The strong flavours of this spice add a refreshing essence to the beverage and soothe our souls as well. On top of everything, the best part is that this has some impressive benefits for our health as well. From having the power to fight bacteria and viruses for having anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties to keeping our mouth free of germs, adding this spice to tea is always a great idea.
2. Cloves
Remember the time when our mothers made a hot cup of tea with some healthy spices when we suffered from cough and cold? One of the spices that many Indian mothers use in making chai is clove. Not only does it enhance the taste of the beverage but adds lots of benefits that help us feel better, nourished, and healthy. Rich in antioxidants, you can add a few cloves while making tea to enjoy a different yet nostalgic taste.
3. Green Cardamom
No one likes to bite into an elaichi while relishing delish biryani or some desi Indian delicacies. But when it comes to chai, most Indians simply cannot drink it without adding cardamoms. This spice surely knows how to add a lot of heavenly flavours to a cup of this humble beverage. A proper cup of Indian masala chai is incomplete without cardamom in it.
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4. Black Pepper
Do you like spicy food? If you love eating spicy food, then black pepper is surely one of the most used spices in your kitchen. Well, not just for savoury and chatpata dishes, you can even add some of this ingredient while making tea. While making chai, add some black pepper powder in water and tea leaves and let everything boil for 2 minutes. Then, pour milk and sugar into it. Boil for at least five minutes, sieve, and enjoy.
5. Nutmeg
Add some nutmeg powder to your tea if you love the flavours of strong Indian spices. From tasting mouth-watering to providing a few health benefits, this tea is just like an amazing magical drink. From boosting metabolism to helping in digestion, this has amazing effects.
6. Star Anise
Another spice that is loaded with flavours and also boosts good health is star anise. Add a few pieces of this spice while boiling tea and taste a delectable hot cup of masala chai. You can add star anise to your tea if you are facing issues with digestion.
Will you add these flavourful spices while making tea?
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