Since ancient times people have enjoyed the cup that cheers - Tea. This versatile, low-calorie beverage has earned a glorious heritage for itself as an inexpensive drink that both refreshes and relaxes. The reasons Indian Tea is considered the finest in the world are self-evident to those who have sampled the subtle, exquisite flavour of Darjeeling Tea or the full bodied aroma of Assam Tea, Nilgiri Tea with its bristling flagrance, is exhilarating in its own right. Try any of these teas to experience the flavours of the finest tea the world has to offer.
And it's amazing how versatile you can be with tea. From Hot Tea to Ice Tea, there lies a complete spectrum of easy-to-prepare brews to cheer your heart.
In Kashmir, tea is made in a samovar which has burning charcoal surrounding a metallic pot, and loose green tea is added to boiling water along with sugar, crushed cardamoms and almonds. For special guests, a pinch of saffron is added and the preparation is called kahwa.
Take a Tea Pot with fresh boiling water. Add one tea spoon for every cup of tea.
BREWING TIME: Tea has two main ingredients - stimulating caffeine and calming tannin. During the brewing process, caffeine is released more rapidly than tannin from the tea leaves. Therefore, shorter brewing times result in a more stimulating cup of tea and longer brewing times in a more calming one. You can make good use of this rule : if you want a wake-me-up, use a little more tea and let it steep for no more than 3 minutes. If you want it to have a calming effect instead, take less tea and let it steep for five to six minutes. Add Milk and Sugar to taste
The English way, is to serve bacon and eggs and les muffins a la cannelle (cinnamon) with steaming black tea, and no meal is complete without it. In France, they like it with salty tarts, sweet cakes, fruits and prommes grenailles in which case boiled potatoes halved and spread with salmon caviar or sour cream is also served. And iced tea with a sprig of mint and a dash of pineapple is the largest craze. As proof of its popularity, numerous salons de the (ea salons) have sprung up at busy street corners and small nooks in the towns of France.
Take a tea pot with fresh boiling water. Add one tea spoon of Darjeeling tea for every cup of tea. Brew for three minutes. Strain and serve with sugar as desired. Milk may be added, but it is best consumed without milk.
A good Darjeeling tea will be mellow, golden yellow and bright with a wonderful aroma and flavour.
Green tea is essentially consumed without adding any milk, though sugar and lemon may be added to taste. Brewing time should not exceed three minutes. Normally large quantities are prepared at a time and kept in a flask. Loyal consumers drink several cups of Green tea every day.
Follow the same procedure as "HOT BLACK TEA". Add a pinch of your choice of spice from Cinnamon, Clove or Cardamom in crushed powder form, and stir well.
Ginger TeaFollow the same procedure as for "HOT BLACK TEA". Add approx half tsp (per small pot of tea) crushed ginger, while brewing.
Masala and Ginger tea should be prepared only with the CTC Variety of tea.
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