Everyone has their own preferences and to get that cup of tea right each time requires some skill. The ingredients need to be in proportion, the ratio of milk to water should be right and it needs to be brewed just enough to make boost the flavours. Once you’ve mastered the perfect tea making recipe and technique, it’s time to experiment.
Popular tea making recipe in 2020
Star Anise Cinnamon Green Tea Making Recipe
- PREPARATION TIME
0:05 - COOK TIME
0:03 - TOTAL TIME
0:08 - SERVINGS
4
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of loose green tea or 4 green tea bags
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks, broken up
- 4 star anise pods, whole
Directions
- Pour water into the kettle, turn the kettle on and the red light will indicate it is on.
- Press the program button and the blue light indicator will come on.
- Set temperature for Green Tea (175°F) and the unit will start.
- Add the ingredients to the tea infuser once the water reaches the desired temperature.
- Steep the tea for approximately 3 minutes.
- One the time has elapsed, very carefully raise the tea infuser from the water.
- Serve immediately or leave it on the kettle base to keep warm until you are ready to serve.
Black tea making recipe
How to make black tea: All the varieties of tea come from the same plant, Camellia Sinesis
Here are some of the health benefits black tea has to offer; tea lovers, hear us!
- Black tea is rich in antioxidants that may keep cancer risk at bay.
- It is one of the best energizers, thanks to the caffeine content present.
- It contains alkylamine, an antigen that helps in improving immunity.
- Fluoride present in black tea helps in protecting teeth and bones.
- Regular consumption of black tea is linked with benefitting people suffering from diabetes and cholesterol.
While these are a few benefits, black tea is trove of health promoting properties. Now that you are convinced to grab a cup, we tell you how to make black tea.
How to make black tea?
Making this recharging beverage is not a difficult task but it is all about precision and timing. Here’s how to make black tea like a pro.
How to make black tea: Making this recharging beverage is not a difficult task but it is all about precision
Ingredients (according to the number of people you are serving)
Water
Tea leaves
Sugar (or cubes)
- Take some water in a saucepan and add sugar or cubes in water and cook on a medium flame for about two minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Now as the water comes to a boil, add tea leaves and keep stirring on medium flame for about two minutes.
- Now let the water infuse all the goodness from the tea leaves on low flame and cover the lid for about another two minutes.
- Strain the black tea immediately and enjoy.
Tips on how to make black tea: Points to remember!
- As a general rule of thumb, you must steep the tea for about three to five minutes. However, the exact will also depend on the quality of tea leaves and your personal preference for a stronger or milder brew.
- To make a strong tea, use more tea leaves rather than cooking it for a longer time as it will become bitter.
- Make sure the tea boils at least two to three times; low water temperature may not extract full range of flavours.
- The water that you use to make black tea also plays an important role. Avoid distilled water, which can make the black tea taste flat. Prefer fresh water that has not been boiled earlier.
This is how to make black tea! Simple and refreshing. Go on and make some for yourself and replenish your mind.
Fruit Infused Tea
A lovely concoction of brewed tea, citrusy orange chunks, sweet berries, ginger and mint leaves.
This recipe is a fruity concoction by Chef Kunal Kapoor
- Recipe Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 05 mins
- Cook Time: 05 mins
- Total Cook Time: 10 mins
- Difficulty Level: Easy
An exquisite tea blend combining berries, blueberries, ginger, orange, mint leaves with chamomile tea.
Ingredients Of Fruit Infused Tea
- 2 Chamomile tea bags
- 1 Orange
- 50 gms berries
- 50 gms blueberries
- 10 gms ginger
- 8-10 Mint leaves
- 2 cups boiling water
How to Make Fruit Infused Tea?
- Brew together chamomile tea bags, orange rind, berries, blueberries, mint leaves and ginger for four minutes.
- Serve hot.
Honey-Lemon-Ginger Tea
This one is the perfect cure for a day when you are feeling a bit under the weather. Just sip on it gently and feel the difference.
Honey, lemon and ginger have great healing properties
- Recipe Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 05 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Cook Time: 15 mins
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Brew up an aromatic cuppa of tea spiced with ginger, sweetened with honey.
Ingredients Of Honey-Lemon-Ginger Tea
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 tsp Ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Tea leaves, for every cup
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
How to Make Honey-Lemon-Ginger Tea
- 1.In a pan heat 3 cups of water.
- 2.Before it begins to boil add ginger.
- 3.Just as it starts to boil add the tea leaves, lemon juice and honey.
- 4.Strain it into a cup and enjoy!
What is the other popular tea making recipe?
Chamomile, Apple and Mint Iced Tea
A lovely blend of soothing chamomile tea along with apples and fresh mint leaves. This can be the perfect stress buster.
Floral and fruity, this recipe is perfect for a tea-party
Cherry and Ginger Iced Tea
When sweet cherries are combined with zingy ginger, it gives you a delicious drink with a kick. This one is a crowd pleaser, try it for your next high-tea.
Sweet cherries with a kick of ginger.
Masalewali Chai
You regular cup of tea spruced up with a heavy dose of aromatic spices. It can be your ideal companion on a rainy day along with your favourite book.
The good old favourite during the rainy season. Learn how to make your own masala at home.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is herbal, caffeine-free and is known to induce good sleep. It is made by steeping delicate and aromatic chamomile flower petals in hot water.
Chamomile tea is known to induce good sleep.
Kahwa
This comforting tea hails from Kashmir and is made with regional green tea leaves and is infused with a range of spices, saffron and nuts.
Kahwa is a rich and traditional preparation from Kashmir.
Detox Haldi Tea
A perfect combinantion of antioxidant and anti- inflammatory ingredients, haldi tea consists of a number of health benefits.
The addition of ginger and turmeric in this tea doubles the anti-inflammatory results. Photo Credit: NDTV Beeps
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Tea loaf making recipe
- Preparation time: 20 mins
- Cook time :1 hr and 30 mins
- plus overnight soaking
- Step: Easy
| Nutrient per serving | Unit |
|---|---|
| kcal | 279 |
| fat | 1g |
| saturates | 0.4g |
| carbs | 61g |
| sugars | 42g |
| fibre | 2g |
| protein | 5g |
| salt | 0.31g |
Ingredients
- 170g sultanas
- 170g raisins
- 1 orange, zested
- 300ml hot strong Earl Grey or Lady Grey tea
- 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
- 250g self-raising flour
- 200g light soft brown sugar
- butter, for greasing, plus extra to serve
Method
- STEP 1: Mix the sultanas, raisins and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the tea and cover the bowl. Leave to sit for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the dried fruit to soak up all the liquid.
- STEP 2: Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Add the eggs, flour and sugar to the soaked fruit, ensuring everything is well combined. Spoon the mixture into the tin and place in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 30 mins or until firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before transferring to a wire rack.
- STEP 3: Cut into thick slices and serve with butter. To store, wrap tightly and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.