ADRAK BLEND TEA
Adrak blend tea (ginger chai) is a popular spiced Indian beverage made by infusing black tea leaves with fresh or dried ginger, typically boiled with water, milk, and sugar. It offers a warm, pungent flavor and is widely enjoyed for its comforting taste and digestive benefits.
Key Blend Types
- Loose CTC Leaf Blends: Traditional black tea granules mixed with real ginger pieces or natural extracts (such as Girnar Adrak Chai).
- Instant Premixes: Convenient single-serve powders containing tea solids, milk powder, sugar, and ginger flavor that dissolve directly in hot water.
- Herbal Infusions: Caffeine-free or green-tea-based blends combining ginger with other herbs like holy basil (tulsi) and cardamom (elaichi).
Basic Preparation Steps
- Boil Liquids: Combine about 1¼ cups of water and ¾ cup of milk in a small pot.
- Add Ginger & Tea: Crush or grate fresh ginger (adrak) and add it along with 1 teaspoon of CTC black tea leaves.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then lower the heat to let the flavors steep into the liquid.
- Sweeten & Strain: Add sugar or jaggery to taste, strain out the solids, and serve hot.