Nothing gets more Brit than the concept of high-tea. A lavish spread of exquisite tea blends served with some sweet and savoury accompaniments including a scone is what a typical high-tea in England looks like. Whether you favour a classic breakfast blend or love to try fruity and herbal teas, most of us are quite serious about our daily brews. As the cold winter chill seeps through your skin, all you need is a warm cup of tea to keep you cosy. Everyone has a preference but there are many great Indian tea blends out there that deserve to be tried and appreciated.
India is the second-largest producer of teas in the world, and ‘Tea’ is at the centre of the nation’s cultural ethos. Darjeeling tea from India is celebrated around the world. Assam tea and Nilgiri tea are popular choices, but newer tea growing regions are emerging in India. With a vast flavour profile and multiple native ingredients that India has to offer, making custom artisanal blends caters to the trend. "Many believe that combining the most expensive spices and botanicals together will make for a good tea blend, but that’s a myth. Tea blending is an art of precision with nuances like a balance of flavours and what health benefits complement each other - rather than using the most expensive ingredients,” shared Snigdha Manchanda, Founder The Tea Trunk.
Apart from tea, India has a rich heritage of botanicals such as flowers, herbs and spices that are unique and infusing them with different base teas result in teas that are both healthy and delicious. Here are some Indian tea blends that all tea lovers must try.
Marigold Tea
Marigold, belonging to the Calendula family, holds an iconic status in the context of Indian cultures. From being used in auspicious occasions like weddings, to being offered to deities in divinity, and lining the verandahs of a typical Indian family - Marigold is not just a vibrant flower, but also comes packed with a bunch of health benefits. Marigold Green Tea blends consist of orange and yellow Marigold petals, refreshing lemongrass bits, and garden-fresh Darjeeling green tea. Makes for a rejuvenating, balmy and floral cup to turn your day around. Flushed with antioxidants from marigold, the green tea helps reduce cell damage. Marigold also has anti-microbial properties that can soothe a sore throat.
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Saffron Kahwa Green Tea
Kashmiri Kahwa is the oldest known form of tea. Infused with warm Indian spices and celebrating the flavour of saffron, the cup of tea is often enjoyed with crushed almonds in the cold season. Saffron Kahwa Green tea consists of garden-fresh green tea leaves from Darjeeling, blended with a range of spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger-bits, almonds, and exotic saffron strands grown and harvested in heavenly Kashmir. The blend benefits digestion and is an efficient detox solution for cleansing your palate.
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Apple Spice Black Tea
Black tea blends are a common find in India, but you can add a twist that perfects it for the winter season. Apple Spice Black Tea with a base of premium, bold Assam Black Tea, has a signature malty taste, the blend contains a motley of fruits like apple bits, orange peel, cherry bits. These fruity flavours are accentuated by a mix of woody spices like cinnamon, star anise, cloves with some ginger and vanilla. Most of these spices are native to the Indian subcontinent and elevate the experience of having a bold cup of Assam black tea. Enriched in antioxidants, it can boost your immunity during winters and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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