Tea is merely not a drink; it’s a tonic for calmness to some people and a revered ritual to other individuals. There’s a sense of ceremony attached to it, especially if we look at Asian countries such as China and Japan. They take their tea making ceremony very seriously (as they should!). Tea blends are not only refreshing but also help you relax to an unprecedented level. We have curated some of the most replenishing and invigorating tea blends that will be perfect for lovers of herbal tea, spiced tea or milk tea! These are beginner friendly as well perfect for tea enthusiasts. So, steep your delicious tea blend, stir and savour!
Revitalizing Turmeric Ginger Blend
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated turmeric root or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger root or 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel (optional)
- Splash of non-dairy milk (optional, after making the blend)
Preparation:
- Peel the roots and use a fine grater to finely shred the fresh ginger and turmeric. If you're using ground spices, just toss them together in a bowl and mix until thoroughly blended.
- Add the cloves, orange peel (if using), cardamom, black pepper, and cinnamon. Stir well until all of the spices are incorporated.
- For up to six months, keep the ginger turmeric tea blend in an airtight container in a cold, dry location.
- Bring one cup of water to a boil in order to make a cup of tea. One heaping spoonful of the ginger turmeric combination can be added straight to the cup or to a tea infuser.
- Depending on your preferred strength, steep the tea mix for five to ten minutes after adding the hot water.
- Pour the tea through a strainer into a mug and, if you'd like, add lemon or honey. A splash of milk or nondairy milk can also be added for a creamier cup.
- Stir thoroughly before enjoying your homemade turmeric ginger blend.
Lemon Balm And Chamomile Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chamomile flowers, dried
- 2 glasses of water
- Honey or lemon, to taste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of dried leaves of lemon balm
Preparation:
- Heat the water in a small saucepan until it boils.
- Add the lemon balm leaves and dried chamomile flowers to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the herbs simmer in the water for around 5 to 7 minutes.
- After the pot has simmered, turn it off the heat. If desired, add honey or lemon to taste for a touch of sweetness or tartness. Mix well.
- Simmer the tea for another 2 to 3 minutes to bring out the subtlety.
- Strain the tea into a cup or teapot to remove the chamomile flowers and lemon balm leaves.
- Your chamomile and lemon balm tea is now ready to drink. Savor a few mild sips of the soothing, citrus-flavored drink.
Masala Chai Spice Blend
Ingredients:
- 20 grams green cardamom pods
- 15 grams black peppercorn
- 2 grams mace (optional)
- 1 ½ grams nutmeg
- 1 ½ grams star anise (optional)
- 15 grams ground ginger
- 15 grams cinnamon
- 5 grams cloves
- Shredded ginger (optional, when making tea)
Preparation:
- Fill a spice grinder with all the spices, then turn the machine on. Using a spoon, thoroughly mix and stop every minute or two.
- Grind the spices until they form a fine powder, making approximately 100g of chai masala. Store it at room temperature in a dark location after transferring it to an airtight jar.
- Put 1 teaspoon of chai masala and black tea in boiling water, let it simmer until the spices release their flavor, and then pour in milk to make 2 cups of masala chai.
- You can also add freshly shredded ginger when you boil the water to get an even spicier flavour to the masala tea. Don't forget to strain!
Hibiscus Milk Tea
Ingredients:
- Hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers and tea leaves
- Milk (non-dairy milk works as well)
- Honey or sweetener (optional)
- 4-5 Ice cubes (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Preparation:
- Collect the ingredients that are the dried hibiscus flowers, tea leaves, milk, and sugar to prepare hibiscus tea.
- Add the flowers to a pot of boiling water on the stove and stir until the water turns a bright red.
- After steeping the tea for five to seven minutes, filter the liquid through a sieve.
- Gradually add sugar until you reach your desired level. While the tea chills, warm up enough milk on the stove to join the tea party.
- The colors will swirl and dance together when you pour the hibiscus tea into a cup and then add the warmed milk. Then, sip and savor it.
- To make a chilled version of this tea (without the milk), you can add a few ice cubes, a handful of mint leaves and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice. Stir well and enjoy on hot days!
Lavender Earl Grey Brew
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 4 cups water
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags or 4 teaspoon loose leaf Earl Grey tea
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Heat the water in a kettle or saucepan until it boils.
- Take off the heat and mix in the dried lavender buds and Earl Grey tea bags (or loose tea).
- To properly extract the tastes of the bergamot orange in the Earl Grey and the floral lavender overtones, let it soak for five to seven minutes.
- Using a strainer, remove the lavender and tea bags or loose tea.
- If desired, stir in honey to add a little sweetness.
- Pour lavender Earl Grey tea into mugs or a heat-resistant pitcher.
- Add a slice of lemon to each cup if you prefer.
- The brew can be served hot or allowed to cool to room temperature for iced tea. You can also add a few ice cubes if you want an iced version of the drink.
