TEA - The journey of leaf part 2

                      CHAI -  The Indian style of  drinking Tea

Tea means chai  in India . Chai is just like  second largest Indian drink after Water .

Basically  it is  an infusion of a strong black tea that's been simmered along with milk ,sugar/honey/jaggery and sometimes spices. You simmer the infusion of tea and milk at a medium-to-high heat for a couple of minutes. simmering helps combine the tannic  strength of a  black tea with milk to produce a creamy liquor with a dense texture. 

CHAI TEA   what world refers actually it is a spice tea blend that can be  consumed with milk and that in Indian is very famous and called  Masala Chai.  There is no define recipe of masala chai it's  differ from region to region .However there are some staple  spices that can be notice in most spiced chai blends - cardamom , ginger , cinnamon , fennel seed and clove .

CHAI SUTTA 

                       A New Trend started in India specially from youngster

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Chai sutta  a common slang used in India between youngster that is very famous all over the nations , there is an reason behind there popularity . The combination of tea and cigarette acts as  mind stimulation  that people enjoy . 

Many people don't know that tea contain nicotine compound also found in cigarette, potato, eggplant etc.

An scientific studies that  chai and cigarettes are associated with relaxation , enjoyment and taking a break  and nowadays its is also called as 'Chai-Sutta time.

There is an another story of chai sutta told my friend and also have  an psychological reason behind that addiction  is usually the mouth goes dry while smoking and people  look for cheapest liquid available so that Tea become the natural choice because the combination of both enhance the flavour , making it addictive. It is double the amount of nicotine as i told that  tea also contain  nicotine . 

 NICOTINE 

The small amounts of nicotine in tea are absorbed via your digestive tract via a process that can take a significant amount of time — whereas the nicotine in cigarettes affects your brain almost immediately.

Ice - breaker

Chai sutta gather around the people with a sutta and one hand with chai  and no wounder , one turns  out to be best buddies  for your   chai sutta times .  In India you can easily find the streets vendors  who individually sell a cup of tea and a single cigarette as a 'COMBO PACKAGE.

LIST OF MOST POPULAR CHAI ACROSS INDIA

Masala Chai
A tea spiced with Indian flavors, and desired greatly on cold mornings. The most common spices used are cardamom, clove, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Recipes use some or all of this in varying proportions. 
Adrak or Ginger ChaiAdrak or ginger chai is a hot favorite, especially during winter. Grated ginger is added to the tea pot while the tea is brewing. This is also considered the elixir for colds because of ginger’s reputation for clearing sinuses. 

Elaichi or Cardamom ChaiAnother hot favorite, this uses freshly ground or powdered cardamom. It’s sweet from the cardamom and is a refreshing choice of chai. Cinnamon can also added grated or powdered. 

Bombay Cutting ChaiMade famous in Mumbai or Bombay, the Cutting Chai is called so because the flavor of the tea is said to be so strong that it is only served by the half-glass. It’s a modified masala chai and is served in small ‘cutting glasses’ instead of cups, and is a best-loved from ‘tapris’ or the roadside tea stalls.

Kashmiri Kahwa Originating from Kashmir, this is a traditional green tea prepared with exotic spices. The signature flavor of Kashmiri Kahwa is derived from saffron strands, which are included in the blend. Cardamom, almonds, cinnamon and cloves are also added to the tea. This is a tea best served during brunch hours.

Sulaimani ChaiAlso, known as ‘Ghava’ or ‘Kattan Chaya’, this is a form of black tea which finds its roots in South India. The Sulaimani is basically black tea with lemon, and is best had after a heavy meal as it aids in digestion.

Tulsi ChaiKnown more for its health benefits, Tulsi Chai uses one of India’s most sacred herbs – the holy basil. Fresh tulsi leaves are added to the brew and it’s thought to strengthen the immune system and in relieving stress. This can be prepared with or without milk and the ideal time to consume is said to be in the morning.