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International Tea Day 2022: Tea Traditions from across India

May 21, 2022
Bharat Times

As we celebrate International Tea Day, let us look at some of the tea traditions across India. (Representative image: Shutterstock)

International Tea Day 2022: Be it some butter biscuits or freshly fried samosas, a sip of tea with it always enhances the taste of breakfast

International Tea Day 2022: Apart from waking up your spirits in lazy mornings, a cup of tea duly compliments the casual discussions of the evening. Be it butter biscuits or freshly fried samosas, a sip of tea with it always adds to the taste of breakfast.

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With many people waking up to a cup of tea every morning, this drink is of great importance across the world. Such is the popularity of tea that the United Nations General Assembly designated 21 May as International Tea Day.

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So, today as we celebrate International Tea Day, let us take a look at some of the tea traditions across India.

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  1. Kashmiri Afternoon Tea
    This variety of tea from the northern region of Kashmir has a pink tint. It is considered to be authentic Kashmiri tea, prepared by infusing green tea leaves with cinnamon, cardamom, and nuts including pistachios and almonds. Along with this, a pinch of salt is also added to the chai.
  2. Gujarati Ukado
    Ukado is a herbal tea from Gujarat that works as a home remedy for common ailments. It contains ingredients like honey, lemon, ginger and mint which help in boosting immunity while giving a pleasing taste to the drink.
  3. iranian tea
    People living in Pune or Hyderabad like to sip on this tea which contains aromatic spices in addition to fresh tea leaves. It is mostly accompanied by a bun mask or maska ​​pav and can be found in Irani hotels in Mumbai.
  4. Bengal’s Labu Chao
    Consumed in West Bengal, Labu Cha is basically a black tea prepared by making tea leaves instead of tea dust. It is a spice drink with hints of lemon along with ginger powder and black salt. It is the best companion for many Bengalis who meet at Nook Chai Point and have some sizzling hot Laboo Cha.
  5. Mangalorean Butcher
    This unique tea is herbal and has significant health benefits. Mangaloreans consider it their ‘kadha’ which contains cumin, coriander, fennel and fenugreek. These dry roasted spices are boiled with water and sweetened with a little sugar or sugar candy.

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