by The Teashop
- Elaichi Tea
Do you know that cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world? That’s why it definitely deserves to be discussed as one of the delicious spices. The highest quality green cardamom in the world comes from Kerela, India.
In this blog we will take you to a flavourful tour about where did cardamom really come from, why it makes every chai cup more aromatic and why to choose our elaichi flavour tea powder at TheTeaShop for authentic and fresh ingredients.
History Behind Cardamom’s Origination-
Cardamom, also known as the ‘queen of the spices’ originated over 4,000 years ago in the western ghats of south India , specifically in the region known as the Cardomom Hills. It is a spice which comes from the seed of the various plants in the ginger family.
Apart from this ancient Egyptians used Cardomom for medicinal purposes. The Greeks and Romans used it for its aroma, which was used to make perfume and oils. During the 19th century British colonists set up most of its plantations, from where we still get most of the green and black elaichi from.
What Makes Elaichi Tea Different?
Unlike other spices which deliver a single dominant aroma, with cardamom you get two different and complementary flavour dimensions. With our girmar cardamom chai you the following types of notes:
- Seed Notes- The seed notes which are fresh, cineole-rich, floral, sweet-spicy, cooling top notes comes from cardamom which makes elaichi tea its signature and premium taste
- Husk Notes- When it comes to the husky notes they have earthy, woody, herbal and slightly roasted taste which adds that depth and authenticity in each cup of elaichi tea
How Cardamom Makes Every Cup More Aromatic?
So why cardamom makes every cup more aromatic, is really a story about its natural volatile compounds and essential oils. Let’s look at the different reasons how cardamom makes a tea more aromatic:
1. It adds a natural sweetness-
Cardamom has a natural sweet and floral fragrance. This creates a soft flavour along with the stronger taste of the tea.
2. Aromatic complexity-
The essential oils in green cardamom contain over 25 active volatile compounds, including alpha terpineol, which gives its signature floral quality. These compounds come into life once the pot is heated up making the tea more uplifting.
3. It complements strong tea flavours-
Black Tea has bold, malty and brisk characteristics depending upon its origin and processing. Cardamom creates a more rounder, and more integrated flavour in the cup. Without it, a strong spiced tea can taste slightly strong.
4. It creates a memorable after taste-
We don’t only drink tea for its taste but also for its aroma. Aroma helps a lot in how we perceive flavour. When you drink elaichi tea, the after taste of cardamom fills up every sip.
What Are the Benefits of Adding Cardamom to Tea?
Beyond its flavour and taste, many tea lovers prefer cardamom chai because of the following reasons:
- First comes its digestive support. The spice stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, helping to break down the food more effectively. Studies also show that it helps in bloating, gas and indigestion.
- Cardamom is rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant properties that help neutralize free radicals and oxidative stress.
- Research also shows that cardamom may help to reduce low blood pressure, because it has potassium, magnesium and calcium.
- Cardamom has anti-inflammatory properties which helps in lowering certain chronic inflammation which may be a factor for long-term health conditions.
Premium Elaichi Vs Regular Tea-
What actually separates a premium cardamom tea from an ordinary cup? Here’s a comparison table to show the difference:
| Feature | Regular Tea | Premium Elaichi Tea |
| Aroma | Primarily Tea based | Tea with distinctive elaichi flavour |
| Flavour | Bold & straightforward | Rich, warm, floral & mildly spicy |
| Spice character | Little or none | Noticeable but balanced |
| Drinking experience | Familiar & comforting | More layered & aromatic |
| Best suited for | Everyday tea lovers | Those who enjoy flavoured & aromatic chai |
FAQ’s-
1. What are the benefits of elaichi tea?
–Elaichi tea is primarily enjoyed for its aroma, warm flavour, and refreshing character.
2. Is elaichi cold or hot for today?
–It has a warming or a balanced quality about it but it depends upon how it is used.
3. Where do your tea leaves come from?
–We source our tea leaves directly from the fields of Assam.
CONCLUSION-
Thus to conclude, cardamom is not only the most loved spice but it also has numerous benefits apart from our chai time tastier. And if you are looking for elaichi powder for tea then we at TheTeaShop have the most premium quality tea leaves. Shop yours today.
