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A fragrant and invigorating black tea from Assam, known locally as 'Rong Saah'. Brewed with ginger and bay leaf, this traditional beverage offers a unique spicy-sweet flavor and a beautiful reddish hue. It's a simple, soulful drink that's ready in minutes, perfect for any time of day.
For 4 servings
Infuse the Water
Simmer the Aromatics
Steep the Tea
Strain and Serve
A fragrant and invigorating black tea from Assam, known locally as 'Rong Saah'. Brewed with ginger and bay leaf, this traditional beverage offers a unique spicy-sweet flavor and a beautiful reddish hue. It's a simple, soulful drink that's ready in minutes, perfect for any time of day.
This indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 29.33 calories per serving with 0.56g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage or breakfast or snack.
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Sweeten and Finish
Add one crushed green cardamom pod and a small clove along with the ginger and bay leaf for a more complex, spiced aroma.
Add 4-5 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves to the water along with the ginger for added health benefits and a refreshing herbal note.
Allow the strained, unsweetened tea to cool completely. Pour over ice, then add your desired sweetener and a fresh lemon slice. Perfect for a hot day.
Assam black tea is loaded with antioxidants like theaflavins and thearubigins, which help combat free radicals in the body and support overall cellular health.
Ginger is a well-known digestive aid that can help soothe the stomach, reduce nausea, and promote healthy digestion. A warm cup of this tea after a meal can be very comforting.
The combination of ginger's anti-inflammatory properties and the Vitamin C from fresh lemon juice can help strengthen the immune system and ward off common colds.
Like other black teas, Assam tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine that can improve focus and alertness without the jitteriness sometimes associated with coffee.
Rong Saah, which translates to 'Red Tea', is a traditional Assamese beverage. It's a simple black tea, typically made without milk, and often infused with aromatics like ginger, bay leaf, or cardamom.
The name comes from the characteristic reddish-amber color of the brew, which is a hallmark of high-quality Assam black tea. The addition of lemon juice can also enhance this reddish hue.
Yes, it is considered a healthy beverage. Assam black tea is rich in antioxidants. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, while lemon juice provides a dose of Vitamin C. It is a low-calorie drink, especially if consumed with little or no sugar.
One serving (1 cup) of this tea, as per the recipe with 1.5 tbsp of sugar for 4 servings, contains approximately 18-20 calories, almost all of which come from the sugar.
You can, but for the most authentic taste and color, loose-leaf tea is highly recommended. If using tea bags, use one high-quality Assam tea bag per cup and follow the same steeping instructions.
Absolutely. The simplest form of Rong Saah is just black tea with sugar and perhaps a squeeze of lemon. The ginger and bay leaf are traditional additions that add a wonderful aromatic complexity, but they can be omitted.
Yes, this tea makes a delicious iced tea. Simply let the strained tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon. You may want to make a simple syrup to sweeten it, as sugar doesn't dissolve well in cold liquids.
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