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Tea Recipes in India using Assam Tea Leaves


Black and green teas are the most popular teas consumed around the world. Owing to the bold flavour and its quality of complementing Western foods, black tea is the most popular type of tea in Europe, North America and India. Hence, in this blog, let us explore some exciting and sumptuous black tea recipes using Assam loose leaf tea in hot and cold drinks, including cocktails and mocktails.

However, before we get onto sipping some delicious cuppa, let us just run through the benefits of Assam tea leaves.

Assam Tea Leaves- Benefits!

Assam tea leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants. To release them effectively, the tea needs to be brewed at a temperature near boiling, around 194°F because of oxidation. Adding milk can block the antioxidant effects of Assam loose leaf tea. Owing to a large number of antioxidants, the tea enhances body metabolism, improves heart health, facilitates quick digestion and takes care of mental health.

Hence, the many benefits of Assam tea leaves gives every reason to try out different tea recipes that will not only infuse your body with nutrients but provide a twist in taste.

Unique Tea Recipes Using Assam Tea Leaves


1) Black Tea Vodka Recipe

This tea recipe is getting popular among the bartenders, thereby enabling them to craft tea cocktails infused with vodka. While vodka is good for you, vodka mixed with black tea made using Assam tea leaves is better for you than the usual stuff. Hence, learn how to make black tea vodka.

Ingredients

  • 750 milliliters of neutral-tasting vodka
  • 6 level teaspoons good-quality Assam tea leaves
  • Optional: Simple syrup (to taste)

Steps to Make It

  • Using a funnel, place the Assam loose leaf tea into the vodka bottle. If required, gently crush them first or use a chopstick to fit them through the funnel and into the bottle.
  • Replace the cap of the bottle and shake well. Steep the leaves for about 18 hours to release the taste.
  • Pour the infusion through a sieve and funnel into a different bottle.
  • Chuck the tea leaves and add simple syrup to the remaining solution (optional).
  • Serve straight, on the rocks or as a base for a complex cocktail.


2) Black Tea Hot Toddy Recipe

This is perhaps one of the most famous tea cocktails in the world and it is a great way to alleviate the symptoms of a cough or to warm up a winter evening. For alcohol, one can use brandy, rum, or whiskey. Learn about the recipe is here.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup water (either filtered or unfiltered)
  • 5 cloves (optional)
  • 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 piece star anise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Assam loose leaf tea
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 2 ounces brandy/dark rum or whiskey
  • 1 wedge lemon

Steps to Make It

  • Combine water and spices in a pot. Follow up by boiling the same just below boiling point and remove from heat.
  • Add Assam tea leaves and steep for 4 minutes. Strain into a large mug and add leaves. Proceed by adding honey and stirring well.
  • Float brandy, rum, or whiskey on the top of the drink. Squeeze lemon to add a dose of citrusy flavour. Serve and enjoy!


3) Thai Tea Recipe

Come along and sip this exotic Thai drink recipe where Assam tea leaves meet spices and coconut milk. Interested? Furthermore, being a non-alcoholic recipe, it can satisfy anyone.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Assam loose-leaf tea
  • 1 piece of star anise
  • 2 pods of cardamom
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 1/8 vanilla bean (optional)
  • Ground tamarind to taste (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup of boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons evaporated coconut milk (or whole milk)
  • Garnish with mint leaves
Steps to Make It
  • Start by steeping the Assam tea leaves, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick (optional), vanilla bean, tamarind powder, and almond extract in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes
  • Strain the tea. Follow it up by stirring sugar and sweetened condensed milk to create a smooth mixture.
  • Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour tea by leaving some space for evaporated milk.
  • Top it up with more ice (if needed), and then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of evaporated milk on each glass of tea.
  • Add mint leaves for garnish and serve immediately.


4) Hong Kong Milk Tea Recipe

Also known as "pantyhose milk tea" or "silk stockings tea," this drink is a charm in Hong Kong, yet it is seldom seen anywhere else in the world. Learn to make it in your kitchen with some easily available ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (preferably Ceylon tea or Assam tea leaves)
  • 1(14-ounce) of sweetened condensed milk
Steps to Make It
  • Mix water and Assam tea leaves in a small vessel over medium heat.
  • Bring to a low boil followed by reducing the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir sweetened, condensed milk. Reheat it. 
  • Boil it again followed by simmering it for 3 more minutes.
  • Strain the Assam loose leaf tea and the condensed milk, serve hot or chill over ice!


5) Masala Chai Recipe

Learn to make masala chai with your own kitchen spices and Assam black tea.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of milk (or milk substitute)
  • 2 cups of water
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods (crushed)
  • 2 peppercorns (crushed)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2-inch piece of ginger (peeled and chopped or grated)
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ​of Assam tea leaves
Steps to Make It
  • In a medium saucepan, mix the milk, water, and spices. Stew over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring in intervals.
  • Add the sugar and Assam tea leaves while stirring followed by stewing it for 5 minutes.
  • Strain into glasses and serve this 'spiced up' tea!


Isn’t those tea recipes using Assam tea leaves super easy? Which one are you planning to sip? While all these cuppas will taste delectable, they will definitely infuse your body with a plethora of health benefits with every sip!

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