Putting a twist to Basic Black Tea

Back in time, I did this exceptional blog about Tea making. I talked about how I like to make the most perfect tea for me. I dropped a short (perhaps not) tutorial about making a beautiful cup of tea. It was a milked tea, the most favourite for us Nepalese. But I am missing out on the black tea squad, the group of people that are in love with the Black Tea.

Black tea has this reputation of being bad and unlikable. (People are teaist)

But is it, really? Let’s find out.

Basic black tea.

The basic black tea would be just boiling the water, putting the sugar and tea leaves, and once it gets the colour, strain it out of the pan and pour in the cup.

Hmm, let’s give some twist to our basic black tea. Some flavour, some personality and some uniqueness.

When life gives you lemons, squeeze it into your Tea.

Adding the lemon to the tea completely changes the scenario of your basic black tea. From changing the colour to tasting completely different, the tanginess does compliment it.

Of course, you all know it.

Then there’s the ginger.

Ginger is like the underrated best friend to the tea. As it enhances the flavour of milk tea, it equally supports black tea, like the one loyal friend. Plus, it provides warmth in the winter safeguarding you from cold.

Drink more ginger tea folks, winter is here.

Black pepper is like the one kid in college that blends perfectly with you but has higher purposes and keeps busy.

Exactly, Black pepper makes your basic black tea so much better with its ability to taste unique and addictive. I love spice in black pepper tea.

Just crush a couple of it and put it in your tea, bring it to boil and there you go.

PS: Balck pepper and ginger, get along in your black tea together. Best in winters.

Then comes the 3 c’s. Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon.

You know what to do.

You don’t tell me what to do.

Get off my back!

(maaf karna, jara idhar udhar nikal jati hun)

Crush some cloves and cardamom and cinnamon add it in your tea. Just like milk tea, it reveals a different side to your black tea. Making it more interesting.

We talked about lemon, can’t really leave behind the ultimate lemongrass.

To be honest, when I first had the lemongrass tea, I kind of felt deceived. Because I had it without adding the lemon and it was just so confusing, I was getting the absolute aroma yet the taste; it wasn’t there.

The herb served its potential, but when you have it without the lemon, it feels incomplete. So, I suggest you squeeze some drops of lemon before having the lemongrass tea, then you have a complete package there.

A hint of mint in your cup of tea.

It’s an acquired taste that I found out not many people are a fan of mint in their tea. I mean, it’s so good. I just don’t understand people.

And it again goes divine with the lemon, so refreshing.

Some Tulsi-the holy basil.

Apart from its religious purposes, Tulsi has a secret life to live, which isn’t so sacred. I won’t be wrong to state that tea instead enhances Tulsi’s flavour. It comes out strong; the flavour makes a statement almost like it has something to say, something to prove.

And I can’t deny it.

Do you like some other flavour to your tea?

There are plenty of flavours in the market, ranging from mango to apple to orange to peach and so on. My personal favourite is peach tea. I have wandered places for a good sip of peach tea, and I don’t regret it. Absolutely not.

Here ends my list of twists I put in my tea. Try your flavour and do tell which one do you like the most.

If you know more, drop a comment and let’s share our common love for tea. Not just milk tea, but black tea matters.