Darjeeling Masala Tea
Masala tea is a drink made on the basis of black tea, to which a mixture of Indian spices and herbs is added. Believed to have been created in India, the drink has gained worldwide popularity, becoming an integral part of road maps around the world. The traditional composition of masala tea includes black Indian tea, green cardamom pod, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ground ginger, black pepper, but for many years its presence various versions of the drink have appeared in many countries.
The strong Indian tea Assam is usually used as the basis of the modern Masala road. Spices and sweeteners do not spoil its taste due to its harshness and richness. Of the spices, a spice mixture called “karha”, consisting of ginger and green cardamom pod, plays a dominant role in the composition. Other spices are usually in addition to karha. Sometimes Masala tea is served with one or more cinnamon sticks, aniseed stars, fennel seeds, pepper, nutmeg and cloves. In Western countries, peppercorns are used to replace cinnamon and carnation. In India, the use of carnation is more typical.
Other possible ingredients include nutmeg, muskat, black cardamom, chilli, coriander, rose petals or licorice root. Some people prefer small amounts of cumin or cayenne pepper. Unlike many teas that are boiled in water, adding milk to the finished tea, traditional Masala tea is often boiled directly in milk. Traditionally, buffalo milk is used in India to make Masala tea. Full-fat cow’s milk is commonly used outside india. Usually, the drink is prepared in one part of the milk with two to four parts of water. For those who prefer to drink tea without milk, it is completely replaced by water.
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