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  2. Masala chai - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Hair removal - Wikipedia

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    Hair does not generally grow on the lips, back of the ear, the underside of the hands or feet, or on certain areas of the genitalia. Hair removal may be practiced for cultural, aesthetic, hygienic, sexual, medical, or religious reasons. Forms of hair removal have been practiced in almost all human cultures since at least the Neolithic era. The ...

  4. Sugaring (epilation) - Wikipedia

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    With the strip method, known as sugar waxing, the area to be epilated is typically dusted with powder (commercial or corn starch) prior to application of the sugaring solution, which is spread on with a spatula or tongue depressor. After the sticky paste is applied to the skin in the same direction of hair growth, a strip of porous cloth or ...

  5. Indian tea culture - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  6. Ginger tea - Wikipedia

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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.

  7. Parmotrema perlatum - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  8. Noon chai - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Chemical depilatory - Wikipedia

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    Chemical depilatories are indicated in the treatment of hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. Depilatory ointments, or plasters, were known to Greek and Roman authors as psilothrum . [ 3 ] In Jewish lore, King Solomon is said to have discovered a chemical depilatory made from a mixture of lime and water and orpiment ( arsenic trisulfide ).