How to Make the Perfect Traditional Indian Tea and Masala Chai

Indian homes are known for their warm hospitality and the Indian homemaker takes pride in her cooking abilities in bringing out elaborate delicious dishes and serves it with love to her family and friends. Go to any Indian home and you will be welcomed with a cup of warm tea or chai (Hindi) as known to the world accompanied with some homemade snacks like samosas,kebabs,pakodas ,bajjis ,muffins or cookies.Recently there has been some amazing scientific research in this revitalizing beverage revealing how the powerful antioxidant phytonutrients in tea(chai), called flavonoids, help defend the body against physical ailments and highlighting its benefits by including it in our daily diet.
In India, there are different types of tea leaves, depending on the region they are grown like, Darjeeling Tea ,Assam Tea or Nilgiri Tea. You will find that in most homes,Brooke Bond Red label (Assam Variety) or Taj Mahal Brand, which gives tea its color, and Darjeeling Green Label, which is aromatic & full of flavour ,are used to prepare chai or a blend of both are used to prepare Masala Chai.Generally Brooke Bond is the preferred tea powder to prepare Masala Chai Tea as it has a stronger flavour and goes well with the masala spice.You can use tea bags instead of loose tea powder.
Here's how to prepare a wonderful cup of plain simple chai or Indian tea
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