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A warm, comforting Indian beverage made by brewing black tea with fresh ginger and milk. Known as 'Adrak Chai', this spiced tea is a household staple in India, perfect for a rainy day or to soothe a sore throat, offering a zesty, invigorating kick in every sip.
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Add Milk and Sweeten
A warm, comforting Indian beverage made by brewing black tea with fresh ginger and milk. Known as 'Adrak Chai', this spiced tea is a household staple in India, perfect for a rainy day or to soothe a sore throat, offering a zesty, invigorating kick in every sip.
This indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 2 servings. At 101.72 calories per serving with 4.46g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage or breakfast or snack.
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Strain and Serve
Add a small cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, and 2-3 black peppercorns along with the ginger in step 1 for a classic Masala Chai.
Add one bruised stalk of fresh lemongrass to the water with the ginger for a fragrant, citrusy twist.
Replace sugar with grated jaggery (gur). Add it after turning off the heat and straining to prevent the milk from curdling.
Add 4-5 fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves along with the ginger for added health benefits and a unique, peppery flavor.
Ginger is renowned for its ability to soothe the digestive system, alleviate nausea, and reduce bloating and indigestion. A warm cup of ginger tea can be particularly comforting after a meal.
The active compound in ginger, gingerol, has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which can help reduce muscle soreness and symptoms of inflammatory conditions.
Both ginger and black tea are packed with antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and protect the body against infections like the common cold and flu.
The warm, spicy properties of ginger tea make it an excellent natural remedy for soothing a sore throat, reducing congestion, and alleviating cough symptoms.
One cup of this Ginger Tea, made with whole milk and sugar as per the recipe, contains approximately 90-100 calories. The calorie count can be reduced by using low-fat milk or a sugar substitute.
Yes, Ginger Tea is considered healthy. Ginger is well-known for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and immune-boosting properties. Black tea is rich in antioxidants. However, the healthiness depends on the amount of sugar and the type of milk used.
Milk can curdle due to an enzyme in older ginger (zingipain) or the acidity of ginger. To prevent this, use fresh, young ginger, and add the milk after the tea has brewed and the heat is not excessively high.
You can, but fresh ginger is highly recommended for the best flavor and aroma. If you must use powder, use about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon for this recipe and add it with the tea leaves, not at the beginning.
Strong, robust black tea varieties are best. In India, CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) tea is most common for chai. Assam, English Breakfast, or any strong loose-leaf black tea will also work well.
Absolutely. For a black ginger tea, simply omit the milk and sugar (or sweeten with honey/lemon after straining). Follow the first two steps, then strain and serve.
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