What is eternal bliss? Rains, a hot cup of tea, and some peace! There’s nothing more a tea lover can ask for! To make this more interesting, we bring you a cup of flavours i.e., a few different types of tea which will rejuvenate your Monsoon days and help you make the most of the season!
Check out a few recipes here:
1. Fennel tea:
Ever heard of Fennel tea? Well, now you have. Made from the flavourful fennel seeds, Fennel tea has a beautiful aroma and soothing flavour. In terms of health, this tea acts as a digestive cleanser and is effective to relieve constipation. If consumed regularly, it can reduce flatulence as well.
Ingredients:
- - 1 tsp fennel seeds
- - 1 cup hot water
- - Mortar and pestle
Method:
- - Grind fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle, coarsely.
- - Add the powder in hot water and mix well.
- - Cover it with a lid and keep it aside for about 10 minutes.
- - Later, strain the water and drink immediately.
Enjoy 1 cup of Fennel tea every morning.
2. Jaggery tea:
Made from jaggery and some powdered spices, Jaggery tea is an ideal drink to have, especially during these monsoons. Sipping it on a regular basis can relieve you of cold and energise you for your routine! In terms of taste, it is not-so-sweet and hence, can be gulped down by the ones who don’t prefer too much sweet. Also, remember, jaggery is better than sugar for health.
Ingredients:
- - ¼ cup of jaggery
- - ½ tsp cumin powder
- - ½ tsp black pepper powder
- - 1 tsp coriander powder
- - 1 tsp dry ginger powder
- - 2 cups of water
Method:
- - Mix the cumin powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, and dry ginger powder well.
- - Keep it aside.
- - Meanwhile, heat water in a pan and let it boil on a medium flame for about 2 minutes,
- - Once the water boils, add jaggery. Mix well.
- - Stir occasionally and let it boil till the jaggery melts.
- - Once the jaggery melts, add the spice powder and mix well.
- - Let it boil for about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- - Later, strain the tea in a cup and serve hot.
In this monsoon season, you can enjoy 2-3 cups of this tea on a regular basis.
3. Ginger-Cinnamon tea::
Monsoon season often calls for a dash of ginger in the regular cuppa of tea. Adding it can bring some warmth in the body while relieving your stress and hyperacidity. Furthermore, it also improves stomach-related issues. To make your regular cuppa more interesting, try this Ginger-Cinnamon tea. Don’t worry, it tastes as good as any other tea.
Ingredients:
- - 2 tbsp grated ginger
- - 1 small stick of cinnamon
- - 1 tsp honey
- - 2 cups of water
Method:
- - Take a pan and boil 2 cups of water in it.
- - Add ginger and cinnamon to it. Mix well.
- - Let it boil on a medium flame for about 8 minutes.
- - Strain the mixture.
- - Add honey and mix well.
- - Serve hot.
A refreshing cup of masala tea can also oomph up for monsoon days! So, if you’re fond of hot tea made from milk, add a teaspoon of good-quality tea masala and enjoy!
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