By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 12th, 2023
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Tea is currently the second most consumed beverage in the world, behind water, and India tops the list of nations with the highest tea consumption. Here are 7 different types of tea from India that you must try!
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The most famous type of tea, it is thin - bodied and has a distinct flavour. It helps prevent gastric ulcers and obesity.
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Also known as Gur Gur Chai, it is popular in Ladakh and Sikkim. It is made from milk, yak butter, tea leaves and water.
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The best tea for battling cancer, it has a unique processing and is made from Camellia Sensis. The caffeine content is entirely on the lower side, so it is an excellent choice for those who are too conscious of their health.
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With its exquisite taste and intense aroma, flavor, and dark appearance, this tea is one of the most sought-after across the globe. It is sourced from southern Western Ghats and is also called blue mountain tea. It helps to reduce cholesterol, stress, and heart attacks and also has excellent anti-aging properties.
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This is an exotic tea with bold flavors and roots in the Kashmiri valleys. You can make it with hot, boiling water to steep. It can be garnished with almonds and honey. It helps in digestion, increases skin glow, and promotes weight loss.
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Black tea served with milk or ice cold, it is indigenous to Assam and is well-known for its potent malt flavor and briskness. This tea improves mental clarity and protects against some malignancies, including lung and ovarian.
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This tea is made of black tea, sugar, and flavored spices like ginger, clove, cardamom, and cinnamon. It is made with or without milk and every Indian household adds their own twist to it. It helps to increase appetite, is excellent for metabolism, is rich with antioxidants and is a natural immunity booster.
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