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Darjeeling Tea: Bliss In A Cup

Being a chai-fanatic, I have a weird love for a cup of blissful Darjeeling tea. No matter how many different types of chai I get to try out, the craze for Darjeeling tea stays intact. Do you know why? Let me tell you how I got introduced to this blissful cup of tea. I remember I was 10 years old when my family took a trip to Darjeeling, West Bengal & Gangtok, Sikkim during my winter vacations in school. The trip was amazing as we got to experience snowfall and 7 days of pleasant stay but the best thing I...

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Life Of Chai

Out of all the beverages in the market, if there is anyone who is additive, delicious as well as popular, it is definitely me. Hi! Here is your favourite chai, pouring in some hot gossip & old stories just for you. Every day, I get to hear so many stories around me. I have all your interesting news, spicy gossip and stories stored with me right here. But the sad part is, I do not get the opportunity to talk about these stories at all. I lay there in your cups trying to satisfy your chai-thirst but in the process...

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Winters & The Love For Spiced Tea

Every year during the winters, there is one beverage that turns out to be a staple in every Indian household. No matter where you live or how old you are, I am sure that you already know about the immensely popular winter beverage which is Spiced Tea or locally known as ‘Kadha’. Yes! We all have been drinking gallons of this drink ever since the Covid Pandemic struck us two years back. But do you know that the concept of spiced tea has been in our household for hundreds of years and passed on through generations? I remember how my grandmother used...

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Is Chamomile Tea Worth The Hype?

Chamomile tea has gathered a lot of popularity in recent times. I remember how my sister introduced me to chamomile for relaxing after office hours. There are so many different kinds of chamomile blends available in the market for different purposes. Some claim to induce better sleep and some claim to improve your immunity and skin conditions. But are these claims met for real? Does chamomile tea actually have so many health benefits under its umbrella? Or are they just marketing gimmicks rolled out to attract consumers in the market? We will find that out here today! I will list...

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Did You Hear About Kashmiri Kahwa?

Winter mornings have a ritual. It takes forever to come out of our cosy blankets and the day gets impossible to start without a cup of chai. Being a chai person, I have tasted multiple types of tea. From rose tea to white tea, I have covered them all. That is why I love sharing my experiences with my readers as well. But recently, I came across a type of tea that simply blew my mind. My recent Kashmir trip introduced me to the supremely delicious yet healthy winter beverage called “Kashmiri Kahwa”. Let’s Dig Into Some History The minute...

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Kulhad: Making Chai Better

If you observe the menu of any tea serving outlet or even a local tea shop in the nation, then you will notice the presence of a ‘Kulhad chai’ on the menu. Tea has been such an integral part of Indian households that talk of Kulhad chai is nothing new for the general public. There is no effective way to describe the earthy flavour a Kulhad gives to chai. If you are an Indian, you probably know the taste and understand why it cannot be explained in words. Simply put, it is unique and amazing. What is a Kulhad? Kulhad...

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What to pair with Chai?

Chai is a popular drink across the world and is a big business in the developing and developed world. Making a good cup of chai is an art and there is a lot of room for creativity when it comes to serving different types of chais. Chai has the potential to make the world a better place. It is a drink that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of foods. There are several different ways to drink it and several different ways to serve it. Food pairing is about matching specific foods with specific drinks to...

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Hot and Spicy: The Chai Latte

The chai latte is hot, milky, fragrant, gently spicy, and a popular drink. It’s available in cafes everywhere. Chai Latte is full of warmth, aromatic flavour, and some health benefits. It’s also one of the most popular white teas. Interestingly, even though it’s served in coffee shops and named after the latte, it contains no coffee whatsoever. It’s very similar to a Masala Chai, except the warm milk is frothed to make that foamy top we love about lattes. It is the perfect thing to sip with a good book. How to make Chai Latte? Boil water in a pan...

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Let’s Know Green Tea

It might come as a surprise to you that both green tea and black tea originate from the same exact plant species – Camellia sinensis. It’s mainly how the tea leaves are processed that defines how green tea becomes “green” and black tea becomes “black”. There are two main varieties of the Camellia sinensis tea plant: Camella Sinensis Sinensis and Camella Sinensis Assamica. Processing The tea leaves are harvested from the Camellia sinensis plant and are then quickly heated (by pan firing or steaming) and dried to prevent too much oxidation that would turn the green leaves brown and alter...

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Drinking Tea – The American Style

Coffee is the nation’s more popular beverage, but the tea culture is alive and thriving. The US consumes a surprising amount of tea. Tea drinking is common practice in homes, offices, and cafes throughout the country. Americans consume over three billion gallons of tea each year. How do you consume your tea? Hot, right? Well maybe not you, but most Indians like their tea hot. When you visit the US, do not assume that all tea is hot. So, when you crave a cup of tea, make sure to let the waiter or host know when ordering to make sure...