Masala Tea Powder | Chai Masala Powder is a spice mix used along with tea leaves in the preparation of tea. It makes the tea flavoursome and a good immunity booster. Masala Chai is a popular tea variety in Indian sub-continent. With the on set of monsoon, this tea is mostly preferred by all.
Tea is of various kind, from the simple, regular tea to Irani Tea. Since the Covid period started, it’s been a testing time for all of us. We take many precautions to keep safe and healthy. I regularly add some spices to the tea past two years. Earlier, it used to be cardamom tea or ginger tea. For the past two weeks, I am using this masala tea powder and will be a regular affair for the next few months. It’s monsoon and we love to have this kind of Masala Chai regularly. The season is perfect for some hot pakoras and masala chai.
Benefits of Masala Tea:
Masala Tea consists of spices as cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. Spices have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It helps to prevent cold, cough and nasal congestion. It helps in reducing inflammation and boosts the immunity power. The regular use of spice mix helps in improving the metabolism of the body.
Medical studies have proven the ingredients used aids in the prevention of diabetes and cancer.
Difference between Cassia Cinnamon and Ceylon Cinnamon
Cinnamon is made from the inner bark of the Cinnamon tree. The unique property is the presence of essential oils, Cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon is basically of two kinds : Cassia Cinnamon and Ceylon Cinnamon. The regular cinnamon which is widely used is the Cassia cinnamon. It is curled inward from both the sides. It has stronger flavour and reddish brown in colour. It is ideal to use in savoury dishes. The sticks of Ceylon cinnamon curl in a telescopic form. It is warmer in tone, has a sweet flavour and tan in colour. The coumarin content is higher in cassia cinnamon. Coumarin is a naturally occurring element found in both Cassia cinnamon and Ceylon cinnamon. High amount of coumarin consumption may have adverse effect on health. Bottom line is, both can be used in cooking. But if you are using regularly, Ceylon cinnamon seems to be the ideal choice. You can read more about it here.
Masala Tea Powder
Masala Tea Powder Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 40 gram cardamom
- 10 gram cinnamon
- 10 gram clove
- 10 gram pepper
- 10 gram dry ginger
Method:
Take all the ingredients and grind them together. Store it in an air tight container.
Take a tip:
I have used the ceylon cinnamon in this recipe. To get the cup and tablespoon measurement, watch the video below.
How to use the prepared masala powder:
Add a small quantity (1/4 teaspoon) of the prepared masala powder while preparing the tea. I prefer to put in the water and boil. Later, I add the tea leaves, boil, and strain after sometime. A maximum of half tea spoon of masala powder is sufficient for three cups of water.
How to store :
Store it in a clean, air tight container.
Masala Tea Powder
Ingredients
Method
- Take all the ingredients and grind them together. Store it in an air tight container.
Notes
To get the cup and tablespoon measurement, watch the video above.
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Masala Tea Powder/Chai Masala
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