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Masala chai is composed of three major components: masala, chai (or tea), and milk. Recipes and preparation of chai can vary by geography and by family. One way to prepare masala chai is by gently boiling water with spices in a pot. Tea is then added to the pot and brewed to preference.
Noon chai is traditionally made from green tea leaves, milk, salt and baking soda, and is usually cooked in a samavar. [1] The leaves are boiled for about an hour [7] with baking soda until it develops a burgundy colouration, then ice or cold water is added to "shock" it and make it stay that colour.
There are many other popular variations depending on regional and cultural affiliations. By and large, tea drinkers in India drink milk tea. In Southern India, Masala Chai is not popular; instead, tea brewed with milk and sugar is the prime beverage. Popular tea brews in Assam are Sah, Ronga Sah (red tea without milk) and Gakhir Sah .
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In Java, a local version of ginger tea enriched with palm sugar and spices called wedang jahe is more popular. [11] Wedang Jahe is a type of Indonesian ginger tea. [11] Wedang in Javanese means "hot beverage" while jahe means "ginger". Although devoid of any caffeine content, it is often served and enjoyed as an invigorating tea.
Parmotrema perlatum is a key ingredient in masalas such as Kala and Goda masala of Maharashtra, Anglo-Indian bottle masala, bhojwar masala from Hyderabad, and potli masala in Lucknow. It is what many cooks and commercial spice blend makers believe sets apart accomplished dishes from those made by amateurs. Despite its lack of a specific aroma ...