We continue the hunt for the most exciting tea blends in India to help you refill your pantry and immerse in an aromatic world of chai every day.
Come to think of it, tea beyond its reputation of being a quenching beverage is a perpetual state of mind. Of the many things India is known for, chai as we like to call it, is one of the quintessential ingredients that completes the cultural canvas of our country. Beyond its many health benefits and stress-busting marvel, the world of tea is an exploration you never actually stop trailing through.
As our palate evolves and the hunt for the best artisanal teas continues to pin down some distinct tea blends we haven’t heard of before—browse through this kadak edit of 7 unique tea blends in India to refill your pantry with.
Mint Jamun Tisane, Tea Trunk
Mint Jamun tisane by Tea Turnk is a tea blend power packed with not one or two but four ingredients, all distinct from each other—black plum, pineapple, spearmint and lemon. Every sip of this tea with recharge you with a generous dose of antioxidants and nutrients, parallelly lending a mouthful of sweet and zesty flavours that make you dream of a tropical-esque unwinding right at home.
Fennel Khus Chai, Dancing Leaf
The charm of coming back to your home after a long day would probably remain locked, unless you decide to unlock it by diving into what Fennel Khus by Dancing Lead has to offer. The enigmatic notes of black tea fused with palate-cleansing fennel, sweet liquorice and immunity-boosting khus is a match made in tea heaven that promises relaxation.
Hojicha, Satori
Take a sip of one of the widely consumed teas in Japan, Hojicha, with a history that spans over 100 years. Satori, an artisanal tea brand that brings forth teas from family-run estates in India brews its version of Hojicha that is touted to be one of the first such Japanese tea in India. The organically produced Assam tea leaves are processed with Japanese machinery that instills the right kind of Japanese punch to Hojicha, imbued with a roasted finish and subtle caramel notes.
Caramel Peach, Tea Culture of the World
A fruity explosion in a tea cup is exactly what Caramel Peach by Tea Culture of the World is. Take a walk through the garden of Europe as you prepare yourself a hot or iced Caramel Peach tea peppered with bits of peach and apple, rose hips, natural caramel flavour and lemon verbena.
Achari Chai, 1868 by TATA Tea
Taking a leaf (or a tea leaf) out of Eastern Indian cuisine, Achari chai by 1868 from the house of TATA Tea is an intriguing potpourri of five spices including fenugreek, kalonji, cumin, black mustard and fennel seeds. This is the classic panch phoran you’d see in every Indian household, that the brand has wittily rekindled as Achari chai. As you relish every sip of the tea, be ready to take a trip down the memory lane to your grandmother’s kitchen.