Hi I recently had some Bengal tea in an Indian restaurant. It was really nice and they made it with bay leaves and cardoman pods and some other stuff.
I have looked on the web and found some tea bags but would like to make it myself does anyone know what the recipe is?
I am not sure if it just normal tea with spices or speciality tea does anyone know?
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Re: Bengal Tea
I don't know about Bengal tea, but what you describe sounds like chai, which is any kind of tea you like, with added spices.
It's traditionally made with black tea but I like it made with Rooibos. I add a pinch of chai spices - ginger, cardamom, black pepper and a bay leaf (which I've got all ground up in a tiny tin). Simmer, with the tea, in a pan for a few minutes and serve however you like your tea, with or without milk or sweetener.
Even if it's not the same, it's delicious.
It's traditionally made with black tea but I like it made with Rooibos. I add a pinch of chai spices - ginger, cardamom, black pepper and a bay leaf (which I've got all ground up in a tiny tin). Simmer, with the tea, in a pan for a few minutes and serve however you like your tea, with or without milk or sweetener.
Even if it's not the same, it's delicious.
Maggie
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Re: Bengal Tea
Some folks add cloves, or allspice to the above spices.
I like mine with whole milk and a bit of honey, rather than sugar.
I like mine with whole milk and a bit of honey, rather than sugar.