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"Chai," or tea, is an emotion in India. It is what we need first thing in the morning and resort to after a long day at work. And a nice cup of hot tea can do wonders for us on a chilly winter day. Don't you think so? Besides being comforting, it helps us stay warm and wade through the bone-chilling winter season. Even if you aren’t a chai lover, you may quaff several hot cups full in this weather to battle the cold wave. And the best part about tea is its sheer variety. From kadak masala chai to soothing Tulsi or ginger tea, there are a host of tea recipes one can try. To top it all, these teas also come with several health-beneficial properties.
With temperatures in our country, particularly the northern region of India, dropping to as low as 1 degree Celsius, we have a few soothing tea recipes to help you get through the season.
1) Masala Chai
In India, if you're a tea lover, this one is a classic. There's no missing out on the kadak masala chai, which is a flavourful concoction of milk, tea, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, water, and Tulsi leaves. Masala chai can soothe your senses and provide warmth when the temperature starts to drop. And it is great for regulating digestion and keeping the gut healthy.
2) Turmeric Chai
Haldi chai is a great alternative for those who don’t like haldi doodh. Also known as detox haldi tea, which comes with some amazing detoxing properties, this tea can help in building immunity, which in turn keeps the seasonal flu or other infections at bay.
3) Ginger-Garlic Tea
Ginger and garlic are important ingredients to add flavour to Indian dishes, but did you know this magical combination can also improve your health? This amazing tea, packed with the flavours of ginger and garlic, can boost immunity and also aid your weight loss journey.
4) Adrak Wali Chai
Who doesn't like adrak wali chai when it's freezing outdoors? Packed with the flavour of ginger, this tea is great to relieve cold and cough symptoms and works like a warm hug during the chilled winter season. So, if you can't bear the cold, just go and make yourself a steaming cup of adrak wali chai.
5) Butter Tea
Butter tea is another soul-warming cup of tea that is widely enjoyed by people in the Himalayan region. It is called Po Cha in Tibet and is traditionally made of tea leaves, water, salt, and yak butter. Nowadays, butter tea is prepared in many variations across India, with the key ingredient being a dollop of butter, mostly made of buffalo or cow’s milk. While it contains healthy fats and keeps you warm during cold weather, it boosts your energy levels and aids in digestion as well.
