“Indian Milk Tea, also known as ‘chai,’ is a creamy, aromatic beverage loved worldwide. Whether you call it masala chai, patti chai, or simply spiced tea, this comforting drink is a staple in Indian households. A cup of hot tea in the morning is the best refreshing drink. Which gives a kickstart to a new day. Milk tea is a hot beverage. This is being prepared by boiling milk, tea, some spices and sweetener like- sugar, honey or jaggary. This is the most popular and traditional drink which is loved by each and every Indian since old ages.

Tea is being use to drink worldwide according to their preferable taste, every country has its own version of tea.

It is used to enhance mood and attention. If you are stressed or tired of doing any work then also to boost up.

 Name of the Black tea we use to consume is Camellia sinensis.

Types of Milk Tea

Tea	Ingredients
Milk Tea (Plain)	water	Milk/milk powder	tea	Sugar, jaggery or honey
Milk Ginger Tea	water	Milk/milk powder	tea	sweetener	Ginger
Milk Masala Tea	water	Milk/milk powder	tea	sweetener	Tea masala
Milk Cardamom Tea	water	Milk/milk powder	tea	sweetener	cardamom

Note:  If you like rich, creamy & thick texture of tea then don’t use water in your tea or very less.

1. Recipe – Milk Tea (Plain Chai)

1 cup milk

½ cup water

1 tsp tea

Sugar as per your taste

Direction: –

Take water in a pan, add tea, boil it for 1-2 mins, add milk and keep boiling it for 2-3 mins. Add sugar/jaggery/honey boil it for more 1 min and serve hot.

2. Recipe – Milk Ginger Tea (Adrak Chai)

1 cup milk

½ cup water

1 tsp tea

1 tsp grated ginger

Sugar as per your taste

Direction: –

Take water in a pan, add tea & ginger, boil it for 1-2 mins add milk and keep boiling it for 2-3 mins. Add sugar/jaggery/honey boil it for more 1 min and serve hot.

3. Recipe – Milk Cardamom Tea (Elaichi Chai)

1 cup milk

½ cup water

1 tsp tea

1 tsp cardamom powder or crushed

Sugar as per your taste

Direction: –

Take water in a pan, add tea, boil it for 1-2 mins add milk and keep boiling it for 2-3 mins. Add cardamon & sugar/jaggery/honey boil it for more 1 min and serve hot.

4. Recipe – Milk Masala Tea (Masala Chai)

1 cup milk

½ cup water

1 tsp tea

1 tsp tea masala

Sugar as per your taste

Note: –

Tea masala is a combination of some spices – dry ginger, cardamom, lemongrass, rose petals, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and as per your flavour you can make it at your home or order online.

Direction: –

Take water in a pan, add tea leaves & tea masala, boil it for 1-2 mins add milk and keep boiling it for 2-3 mins. Add sugar/jaggery/honey boil it for more 1 min and serve hot.

Chemical composition of Black Tea–

1. Polyphenols – Responsible for flavour and health benefits

a) Theaflavins – antioxidant & antiviral

b) Thearubigins- Dark colour & robust flavour

c) Catechins – antioxidants

2. Caffeine – Stimulates CNS

3. Theobromine – Vasodilator

4. L- theanine – promotes alpha brain waves

5. Minerals & Vitamins

Benefits of Milk Tea, Ginger Tea, Masala Tea & Cardamon Tea –

These teas are not just flavourful and tasty but they also have health benefits also due to all healthy and natural ingredients present in it.

Ginger

Boost digestion, reduce nausea, reduce bloating, anti-inflammatory, immunity booster, relieves in cold & cough, reduce cholesterol

Black Pepper

Improves digestion, fat burning, anti-inflammatory

Cinnamon

Helps in digestion, fat burning, antioxidant, regulate blood pressure & cholesterol

Cloves

relief in toothache, digestion, fat burning, antioxidants, antiviral

Cardamom

antioxidant, calming effect, regulate acidity, bloating & gas, detoxifies the body, fight with bacteria in mouth, mood enhancer (reduce anxiety & depression), good for respiratory health

Rose petals

stop premature aging, promote collagen production, reducing acne, regulates menstrual pain, keeps body hydrated, aids digestion, immunity booster

Lemongrass

improves digestion, detox liver & kidney, lower cholesterol, promotes weight loss, soothing effect, fight with cough & cold

These are some important benefits of the ingredients use to make tea so next time when you are going to prepare tea just keep these points in mind and customize your tea as per your requirement.