Chyia or Masala Tea
Chya (meaning “mixed-spice tea”) is a popular, aromatic beverage originating from the Indian subcontinent, made by brewing black tea with a blend of fragrant spices, milk, and sugar. It is known for its sweet, spicy flavor and potential health benefits, such as aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and reducing inflammation.
Spices like ginger, cardamom, and cloves provide anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Ginger and cardamom are known to help with digestion and reduce bloating.
The tea contains L-theanine, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Its warming spices, particularly ginger, can help relieve cold and cough symptoms.
30min
Easy
Not spicy
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Directions
Finely chop the ginger if you wish to add it.
Crush the bay leaves, the cloves, the cardamom, and the black pepper in a mortar. This will help release the flavors and aromas.
In a saucepan, heat the milk and the water with the cardamom, the black pepper, the cloves, the bay leaves, the cinnamon, and optionally the ginger. Heat over medium heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. All the spices need a little time to infuse.
Add the tea leaves or the teabags and boil for 2 minutes.
Then add eventually the sugar and let it boil for 1 minute.
Filter the tea and fill your cups.
Enjoy.
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