You may have heard of Masala tea, which is mostly used in India. It is a tea with a rich composition. Its other name is Indian tea.
You can find different recipes for this healing tea, but it generally includes black tea, milk, spices like cloves and cardamom.
Indian Masala Tea stimulates the mind thanks to the spices it contains, it also has a calming effect and reduces stress.
Ingredients for Indian Masala Tea:
2 pcs. cinnamon bark (reduces fatigue, favors the circulatory and respiratory systems, gives vitality, is an aphrodisiac)
3-4 pcs. of cardamom (popular spice in India and China, helps lungs, kidneys and contributes to heart health)
4-5 cloves (antiseptic and pain-relieving properties)
2-3 pcs. of black pepper (speeds up the metabolism and helps blood circulation, good for a common cold)
2-3 anise (freshens breath and helps with cough)
1/4 tsp. of ginger (strengthens the immune system, benefits the circulatory system, is also good for impotence).
1 tsp. dill (good for the kidneys and helps expel gas in the intestines)
1 cup of milk
3 cups of water
2 tbsp. of black tea
If desired, you can also add 2 tbsp. of honey or sugar
Method of preparation:
The cinnamon, cardamom and cloves are grinded into powder.
Put 3 cups of water in a large pot or pan. The stove is heated and the pot is placed on the hob to boil the water. Add 3-4 pieces of black pepper along with dill powder, anise, ginger and black tea.
Once again, boil for 5-6 minutes and add 1 cup of milk and if desired, honey or sugar for sweetening. Boil another 8-10 minutes at a low temperature. 5-6 drinks come out of the brewed tea.
Masala tea is very beneficial for health as it contains many spices. It is useful for colds and flu. Spices such as ginger and clove in its contents favor the digestive system. The drink balances the cholesterol and is good for the heart. Masala tea calms the nerves and is good for diabetes.
