Masala Tea Powder Recipe

Home made chai masala must be stored in a dry , air tight container, preferably a glass bottle.store it in a cool dry place and it will last for 6 months Always use a dry spoon otherwise moisture ma lead to hardening of the powder..
This recipe added either to milk or tea is great to chase fever and cure sore throat.
Health Benefits
Due to presence of the spices in it, chai masala has numerous health benefits.
+Drinking tea, which consists of chai masala is useful in colds and reduces cough in those people who are prone to common cold.
+ It's also believed to improve energy, vitality, and circulation , hence this beverage is generally consumed in the mornings.
+It rejuvenates the system and aids in digestion.
+ Cardamom, present in chai masala; improves digestion and stimulates metabolism.
+ Cinnamon is found to have antibacterial and anti fungal infections. It is also proven to reduce blood sugar levels considerably.
+Black Pepper improves digestion and promotes intestinal growth. It helps to decrease blood cholesterol and triglycerides, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of stomach ulcers.
+Ginger has been used extensively for its health benefits since ages. It relaxes muscles and improves circulation of blood. It reduces inflammation , flatulence and helps in thinning of blood.

Masala Tea Powder
Ingredients
Cardamom Powder 1/2 t/s
Cinnamon Powder 1/2 t/s
Cloves Powder 1/2 t/s
Ginger Powder 1/2 t/s
Pepper Powder 1/4 t/s
Instructions
Mix all the above ingredients and make a fine powder.
You can use this powder when making Chai.
Even if you are making a quick cuppa with just adding the water , tea bag, you can add a pinch of this powder to enhave the flavour.

Another Recipe
Ingredients
350ml/12fl oz water
100ml/3½fl oz milk
4 black peppercorns
10 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
good pinch green fennel seeds
small piece cinnamon stick
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly sliced
1 tea bag
sugar, to taste
salt, to taste (optional)
Preparation method
Heat the water and milk in a pan with the spices and ginger until it comes to the boil. Turn the heat down and cook over a low to medium heat for 15 minutes. Be careful as the milk can easily rise and boil over.
Once the volume is reduced to a large cupful, add the teabag and let it brew for one minute, or longer if you like strong tea.
To serve, strain into a cup and add sugar or salt if using, to taste.

Another recipe for 8 cups
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 whole star anise
1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom
12 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 large piece ginger, candied or fresh, diced
1 teaspoon-1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
8 bags black tea (or equivalent loose)
4 cups milk, hot
1/4 cup honey, or brown sugar
Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients except milk and sweetener, and boil for 10 minutes. Strain. Add the hot milk, and mix, with your choice of honey or brown sugar.

Turmeric Tea Recipe (Haldi )

Drinking turmeric tea can ease arthritis pain, reduce acne, and may prevent certain cancers to name just a few.
Medicinally turmeric spice is one of nature’s powerhouse in the world
health benefits of turmeric
Studies show turmeric may have anti-tumour and anti-arthritis properties
Could be effective in the treatment of malaria
May slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing plaque build up in the brain.
Helps digestion and protects against ulcers by encouraging the production of gastric juices
It is a natural pain reliever
Recipe For Homemade Turmeric Tea Ingredients: (makes two cups)
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ a teaspoon ground ginger
½ a teaspoon ground cinnamon
Squeeze of lemon juice
2 cups of water
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
Directions:
Put the water and ground spices into a saucepan and bring to the *boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then let steep (sit) for 5 minutes and pour through a tea strainer. Add lemon juice and agave or honey if you fancy a bit of sweetness.
Verdict! I used the above ingredients to make one cup! And all I can say is it's powerful stuff! It certainly has a kick! The taste wasn't bad, I think the lemon juice certainly helped.
*If using spices for health purposes, I don't boil the spices for long since boiling may destroy some of the essential oils and therefore some of the turmeric benefits.

 

Clove Tea Recipes (Lung)

Herbs and spices are well known to enhance the flavour and taste of your cooking but they also have excellent health and medicinal benefits, some much more than others.
Using spices and herbs to treat illness, ailments and even injuries has been known about for thousands of years
Clove oil can also be used to treat skin problems, such as acne, and it can help ease burns and irritations. It has also been used to reduce fever, to regulate blood sugar levels and even to repel mosquitos!
Ingredients: (makes one cup)
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Few drops of lemon juice
1 cup of water
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
Directions:
Put the spices into a saucepan, add a cup of water and heat to boiling*, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let steep (sit) for 5 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and, if using, add the lemon juice or honey or both.
*Boiling may destroy some of the clove spice benefits.
Verdict!
Very warming, and you can really taste the cloves, and the subtle hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. The lemon juice gives it a nice slight tang.
I made it without the optional honey. But if you usually add sugar to your tea adding honey or a sweetner may be a good idea. You can always try the clove tea first without and add some if it's not sweet enough.

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Ginger Tea Recipes (Adrak)

The collection of homemade spice tea recipes below are easy-to-make, full of taste, flavour and have a ton of health benefits
Studies done today on the medicinal properties of spices are still turning up new insights on their usefulness to our well-being. Something traditional medicine seems to have known about for many centuries!
Depending on the herbs and spices used, just some of the benefits of brewing a spice or herb tea include...
=They can aid digestion
=Ward off colds and soothe sore throats
=Help promote sleep
=Improve energy and vitality
And much, much more, including possible treatments and preventative properties for some serious medical and health conditions!
Ginger Tea
some of the ginger benefits include:
=It's an effective treatment for morning sickness
=Ginger tea has long been used as a remedy for heartburn
=Gives effective relief against gastro-intestinal problems
=Sip ginger root tea with added honey for flu, cold and sore throat relief
=It contains natural chemicals that can help thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
=High in minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, zinc and beta-carotene
=Packed with vitamins A, C, E and B-complex
This tea is made with fresh ginger root, nutmeg and orange. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the added nutmeg works well.
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)
Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
Thinly slice or grate the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water and add the nutmeg. Bring to the *boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off the heat. Add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and enjoy!
Add some honey or agave if you like your tea a bit sweeter.