Imagine this, you wake up to the view of the mountains, you walk over to the balcony to get a better view of the valley. You take it all in, and while you are enjoying the quiet morning, you are handed a cup of tea. This is probably the best setting to enjoy a cup of tea, but in India, the popularity of this drink knows no bound. From a headache to a long chat session, tea can fit any situation, and the eternal love for chai will always prevail. International Tea Day is observed to celebrate all these benefits that tea offers.

 

While the debate whether coffee is better than chai is going nowhere, we do know that tea is a really important part of people’s life. In all these years, the use of tea has evolved too. People have been introduced to varieties of teas, and many have even experimented with it. Today, on International Tea Day, let us take a look at 5 unique tea recipes from around India.

 

Kashmiri Noon Chai

 

This heavenly concoction of a creamy, buttery and rich flavoured tea is a must-try. Originating from the land of Kashmir, Kashmiri Noon chai is packed with a revitalising taste and texture.

 

Ingredients

 

High-Quality Green Tea

 

Baking Soda

 

Cardamon Seeds

 

Saffron Strands

 

Salt

 

Milk, Water & Sugar

 

Vanilla Chai Latte

 

Vanilla chai latte has become quite popular now. The authentic taste of tea mixed with a tinge of vanilla, gives a delicious twist to your regular tea.

 

Ingredients

 

French Vanilla Flavoured Creamer

 

Instant Tea Powder

 

Ground Cinnamon

 

Ground Cloves

 

Nutmeg

 

Milk, Water & Sugar

 

Adrak Pudina Chai

 

While ginger is a very common and important ingredient in tea, adding pudina or mint makes it even more refreshing. Not just a flavourful tea, but the ginger-mint tea also has several herbal properties. Having this tea will help you reduce bloating, promote healthy digestion, and help in building stronger immunity.

 

Ingredients

 

Mint Leaves

 

Grated Ginger

 

Tea Powder, Leaves Or Bags

 

Milk, Water & Sugar

 

Chocolate Chilli Chai

 

Yes, even we never thought that an infusion between tea and chocolate s possible. This chai recipe has to be on your radar, as it has a mix of very unusual ingredients. Chocolate mixed with tea and chilli might sound bizarre, but this tea recipe is a must try.

 

Ingredients

 

Black Tea Leaves Or Powder

 

Bits Of Dairy-Free Chocolate

 

Ground Cinnamon

 

Ground Nutmeg

 

Cloves

 

Cardamom

 

Star Anise

 

Red Chilli Powder

 

Milk, Water & Sugar

 

Caramel Chai

 

Caramel tastes good with everything. Be it your coffee, your popcorn or a dessert, but no one ever thought of mixing it with tea. The unique combination of caramel and black tea, gives you a perfect late-afternoon drink. Go ahead and experiment more with this drink and free feel to add whipped cream in the tea as well.

 

Ingredients

 

Black Tea Leaves Or Bags

 

Caramel

 

Cinnamon

 

Cardamom

 

Cloves

 

Ground Pepper

 

Crushed Ginger

 

Milk, Water & Sugar