I’m the biggest lover of chai tea and like it more than coffee. I love to experiment with chai. And when it comes to variations of Chai tea, I must say nothing beats a cup of Indian ginger tea AKA adrak chai. Although, on a daily basis, I enjoy a simple cup of milk tea without sugar. But when it comes to a tried evening when hubby is out and I wish to concentrate on a project or relax after a long day ginger milk tea can be unbeatable. Hubby loves it too after a long day. If you have a love for ginger, you’ll love this tea. If you like strong tea consider trying Karak chai.
Benefits
Ginger is good for health and adding ginger to milk tea definitely lifts the nutritional value of milk tea. Ginger is a root used as a spice. It is one of my favorite spices that has a slightly tangy taste when added to milk tea. Ginger is called adrak in Hindi/Urdu and hence ginger chai is called adrak wali chai. Below are a few reasons to enjoy this tea. You can find the benefits of ginger here. . The immediate health benefits are
Relieving headache motion sickness and nausea Indigestion, stomach discomfort asthma Immunity Cough and cold Relieves stress Menstrual pain Reduces inflammation Blood circulation weight loss
Ginger is great for digestion too. Having ginger milk tea after an oily or spicy dinner can help digestion. But, honestly, I personally find a milk tea bit heavy and calorie-dense if taken soon after dinner. That’s when I make Ginger Green Tea.
Ingredients
Find the ingredients of ginger milk tea below.
Variations
Add more flavors: Use any milk of your choice: Dairy, oat milk, nut, or soy milk are good options. Sweetener of your choice: You can skip sweeteners altogether or use your favorite sweeteners like honey, brown sugar, jaggery, or any low-carb sweetener. Spices: Along with ginger, I like to add cinnamon and cardamom. But spices are optional add-ins. You can substitute both spices with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon or cardamom powder.
On a tiring day when you want to relax add little cardamom to your ginger milk tea. The aroma will lift your mood. And after a spicy dinner add a few mint leaves along with ginger to your milk tea. It will soothe gas trouble and heartburn. Other flavor options are fennel, lemongrass, cloves, and saffron.
How to store?
The tea is best served fresh. You can store black tea for 12 hours in the fridge. But after adding milk, the ginger tea should be consumed within two hours for the best taste. You can reheat it or simply store it in a thermos flask. Are you Chai lover? Check these! If you try this recipe, I’d LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube.
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