If there is one thing Indians absolutely love and can’t live without, it’s tea. Whether it’s normal tea, ginger tea, green tea or anything other variation, tea is loved by everyone nation-wide. But do you know how and from where the concept of tea started? Continue reading to find out!
The Beginning: Ancient China
According to a legend, tea was discovered when leaves of a wild tree fell into Emperor Shen Nong’s boiling water. At first, tea was treated as medicine when people fell sick. Later, people started drinking it daily. Over a period of time, it became a staple in Chinese culture.
Tea Travels to Japan
Buddhist monks carried tea from China to Japan in between the 6th and 9th century.
In Japan, tea is considered more of a ceremony than a drink. It focuses on simplicity, focus and discipline.
Tea Reaches Europe
In the 1600s, European traders bought tea from China. It then became popular in some countries like Portugal, Netherlands and Britain. It was consumed by royalty and rich people at first but soon after, it became a staple in every household.
India’s Tea Story
India already had wild tea plants growing in Assam. In the early 1800s, the British began cultivating tea commercially in Assam and later in Darjeeling and Nilgiris.
India soon became one of the largest tea producers in the world. And unlike many countries, India made its own tea. We added milk. We added sugar. We added spices. That’s how masala chai was born.
Different Kinds of Tea Available in Teashop
The Tea Shop offers a wide range of tea powders and instant mixes that suit different tastes and lifestyles.
Loose Tea Powders
- Premium Tea Powder
This is an everyday blend designed for regular home use. It is a blend of 60% Moti Patti with 40% Baarik Patti. It is smooth, balanced and ideal for daily chai.
- Royale Masala Tea
This tea powder gives a perfect blend of taste and health. Tea blended with 8 natural spices like cardamom, ginger, clove and cinnamon. No need to add separate masala. You can just brew and serve.
- Elachi Tea
This tea powder is infused with natural cardamom giving you a rich flavour. It gives a perfect blend of taste and aroma. Our Elachi Tea is one of the most popular flavours of tea.
Instant Pre-mixes
- Masala Chai Premix
Spiced chai flavour ready in seconds. This premix has a combination of natural tea extract and mixture of aromatic Indian spices. Just add it in hot water and serve.
- Kashmiri Kahwa Premix
This premix is just like green tea but is spiced with the richness of saffron, cardamom and almonds. The Kashmiri Kahwa helps in improving digestion and stimulates the immune system.
- Lemon Tea Premix
The Girnar Lemon Tea Premix acts as an antioxidant and helps in assisting weight loss. It is refreshing and slightly tangy. A good option after meals.
Faq’s
Is Indian chai different from Chinese tea?
Yes. Indian chai is usually boiled with milk, sugar and sometimes spices, while traditional Chinese tea is brewed without milk.
What is the difference between loose powder and instant premix?
Loose tea powder needs to be boiled with water and milk. Instant tea premix only needs hot water.
Can I use instant premix with milk instead of water?
Yes, but most premixes are designed for hot water. Using milk may change the taste.
Does masala tea always have ginger?
Not always. The spice mix can vary, but cardamom is usually common.
Conclusion
From ancient Chinese legends to Indian chai stalls and now to modern instant mixes, tea has evolved with time. What hasn’t changed is how deeply it connects people.
Whether you enjoy brewing traditional chai or prefer a quick premix, The Tea Shop has something for every tea lover. Order from The Teashop today.
