5 CLASSICAL TEAS FOR ALL SEASONS

For any cup of tea, the underlining result is revitalizing. Teas are generally calming and refreshing.

“The sweetness of the tea, the flavor of all the extra ingredients and the warm feeling when you hold it — it is all surreal. You don’t want to miss the moment. You take the sip and voila — it is magic each and every time” Rohan Bhardwaj

These five classical teas are good immune-boosting teas you can enjoy especially, during the Harmattan and flu season.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE FRESH GINGER FOR DRIED GINGER?

Yes, you can substitute fresh Ginger for dried Ginger. But keep in mind that dried Ginger is concentrate; therefore, you’ll need less the quantity. For a suitable flavor. For every one tablespoon of fresh ginger use1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

CAN I USE LIME INSTEAD OF LEMONS?

Yes, you can use lime. Limes are good too, but lemons are less tangy.

The measuring cup for these recipes is the standard cup measurement (250ml). Wash all fruits and herbs thoroughly before use.

The five classical teas are:

1. GINGER TEA

Ginger tea is freshly delicious. You can enjoy this tea in the morning and evening.

Ginger

Cloves(optional)

Evaporated milk; great

INSTRUCTION

Crush the same amount of garlic and Ginger, with four strides of cloves. Scoop one tablespoon and add in a teapot.

Add 3 cups of water and place over heat to brew.

In a teacup, add milk as desire, use a strainer to strain tea from the teapot into Teacup. Add sugar and Enjoy with some biscuits.

2. GINGER-LEMON TEA

The most soothing refreshing teas are the ones made from organic Ginger. The combination of mild heat from Ginger and tart juice from lemons makes this tea heavenly; especially, if brewed with the right proportion of Ginger and lemon juice.

One medium lemon

One tablespoon crush ginger

Three cups of water

cloves (optional)

1 ½ tablespoon of sugar

INSTRUCTION

In a teapot, add crushed Ginger, cloves, and water. Place over heat, and allow to boil.

Wash the lemon and slice it into two. Squeeze both halves in a cup, use a spoon to remove lemon seeds.

Using a strainer, fill in the cup with brew ginger.

Add 1 ½ tablespoon sugar and mix properly.

3. CLOVE TEA.

Cloves are an excellent spice for tea. Cloves tea are zesty and relish; especially when you take it with your meal or after

If you want a hot spicy tea, You can add dried or fresh Ginger.

One Hibiscus Flower

Lemon(optional)

Half teaspoon Cloves

Sugar

INSTRUCTION

Brew one dried hibiscus flower and cloves in 3 cups of water. Strain into a teacup, add sugar to taste; and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Serve with cake.

4. BLACK TEA

The savories teas are those made with Cardamom. In this tea, the agreeable cardamom flavor, in a tint black teabag water brewed with an all-time spice Ginger; makes it divine. You can enjoy it more if you add some milk to it. This tea is good to serve your guest.

Black teabag

One teaspoon crushed Cardamom.

Half teaspoon ginger powder

Sugar

INSTRUCTION

Using mortar and pestle, crush Cardamom with Ginger enough to make one tablespoon after ponding. Scoop one tablespoon and put in a teapot, add 3 cups of water, and brew. Strain into a teacup, add milk and sugar; and enjoy with cookies.

5. LEMON WATER

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Three cups warm water

Half lemon

Mint leaves

Sugar

INSTRUCTION

Add warm water in a teacup, Use a strainer to squeeze in lemon juice in warm water; add in sugar to taste and, a stem of mint leaves and lemon slice; Enjoy.

What tea do you enjoy most? comment below

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