It’s hard to overestimate the importance of tea in Irish culture. Tea is simultaneously a beverage, a medicine and a social ritual. It’s the sense that a cup of tea and a chat can cure anything. Even if the weather forecast looks dreary I can be sure that a cup of spicy warmth awaits me at the end of my day. Making this tea from scratch is easier than you might think. Simply steep black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, clove and ginger. You’ll appreciate how the spicy fragrances fill your kitchen. Chai is a centuries-old beverage originating from India. In fact, the word chai is the generic word for “tea” in Hindi, where as in the west we are referring to “masala chai” or spiced tea. This tea is a health-promoting beverage and a tonic for the whole body. It strengthens the nervous system, energizes the body, clears the mind, and is both a remedy and preventive measure for colds, allergies and other illnesses. What do you do to unwind at the end of the day? Masala Chai Ingredients: 8 cups water 15 whole cloves 3 sticks of cinnamon 20 whole cardamom pods (split the pods first) 6 ginger root slices (1/4 inch […]
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