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Do you know that both Kahwa and masala chai are called spiced tea, which makes them similar to each other. But when you look closely their base, preparation and even purpose are different from one another.
In this blog we will be discussing about what is Kashmiri Kahwa and Masala chai, how they both taste, how are they prepared and why to choose best tea powder in Hyderabad for a premium and authentic quality of tea leaves.
What Is Kashmiri Kahwa?
In Kashmiri, Kahwa means tea which is sweetened. Our girnar Kashmiri Kahwa is actually a green tea flavoured with various spices, saffron and nuts. Traditional kashmiri tea is prepared in a ‘Somavar’, a brass kettle that originates in modern-day Russia.
It is believed that the Kashmiri people make tea in large quantities and then keep it a coal-fired vessel. It remains warm for a long period of time and people drink it as the day progresses, especially during the winter season. This popular tea is made by boiling green tea leaves and then infusing them with spices such as Kashmiri saffron, cloves, cardamom, and sometimes cinnamon.
What Is Masala Chai?
Masala chai is a tea which is prepared with whole spices, black tea and milk, which originated in South Asia. The word ‘masala’ means spices in hindi and ‘chai’ means tea. When put together these both comprise indian masala tea and is one of the most consumed beverages in the world.
Masala tea has a warming, aromatic and little bit sweet taste. The black tea provides a lightly bitter taste, spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and cloves have their own flavours and the milk adds its own sweetness with a creamy richness. Different masala chai are prepared differently to each other.
Kashmiri Kahwa Vs Masala Chai-
Wondering what is the difference between Kashmiri Kahwa and Masala chai. Let us look what are these:
1. Tea Base-
Masala Tea is usually made with black tea with milk or milk-water mix along with different spices mixed with it.
Kahwa tea has green tea which is steeped in water without using any milk, especially if it’s prepared in a traditional way. This makes all the difference in the tea even before spices are added to it.
2. Use of Milk-
This is what makes all the difference between the two. Masala chai is usually made with milk and is rich and creamy.
Kahwa on the other hand is traditionally made without milk, which makes it lighter and also lets the saffron and green tea flavours take over rather than being mixed with the milk.
3. Spices are different too-
Both of the teas contain spices, but the combinations and intensity differ. Kahwa usually has cardamom, cinnamon and saffron and also has nuts in them. While masala chai has different spices such as cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger and cardamom which makes it more flavourful.
4. Preparation-
Every tea has a different style of preparation. Kashmiri kahwa is prepared by boiling spices and rose petals in water, steeping green tea off the heat and serving it with fresh saffron and almonds.
Masala chai on the other hand is prepared by mixing black tea, milk and different spices together like ginger, cloves, cardamom and many more.
Which Tea You Should Choose?
The answer largely depends on what you want from the cup. Here’s how you can choose your favourite:
Choose Kashmiri Kahwa if you:
- Prefer green tea over milk tea
- Enjoy lighter flavours
- Enjoy regional & traditional beverages
Choose Masala chai if you:
- Prefer strong chai
- Like spices such as cloves, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon
- Want a warm flavour
FAQ’s-
1. What is the best Indian tea?
–Darjeeling Tea is the most popular tea in India.
2. What is the brewing time of both tea?
-The total brewing time of Kashmiri Kahwa is about 8-10 minutes whereas Masala tea takes about 10-15 minutes.
3. Where do you source your tea leaves from?
-We source our tea leaves directly from the fields of Assam.
CONCLUSION-
Therefore, to conclude both kashmiri kahwa and masala chai both have their own characteristics and flavour so choose what suits you the best and if you are looking for best masala tea powder then we at TheTeaShop are your best choice available. Shop yours online today.
