Tea is the most loved drink in India. You can easily find tea lovers in almost every household in India. Many people like to sip tea as soon as they wake up in the morning, which keeps them fresh for the whole day. The taste of tea is such that it is associated with all our emotions. Tea for fever, tea for headache, tea for tension, tea for sleeplessness! You will find tea stalls, handcarts, and cow patties in every nook and corner of India. There is no dearth of such tea lovers around you who do not refuse to drink tea at any time in the morning or evening. But do you know that different tea from different states of India has their unique taste? So come, let us tell you today which teas are famous in India and which places you should visit but which tea you should drink.
Noon Chai, Kashmir
This type of tea popular in Kashmir is also called Kashmiri tea. In the local dialect, it is known as Noon Chai. Noon means salt in Kashmiri which means this tea is salty. There is another specialty of this tea. Noon tea is pink in color, which is also called pink tea. It is made from special leaves called 'Phool' grown in the Kashmir Valley. Apart from Kashmir, this tea is also available in many places in Rajasthan and Nepal.
Lal Cha, Assam
From Assam, Sikkim, and West Bengal to all over North-East India, you will find Lal Chai drink. This is a simple black tea that is prepared without milk. Very little quantity of sugar is also added to it. The color of the tea is a reddish brown color and that is why it is named Lal Cha. This tea is consumed the most in Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. If you ever go to Assam or North-East India, then definitely try the taste of Lal Cha. It is a different pleasure to drink it. The taste of this tea will be slightly bitter, but not so much that you cannot drink it. It is also very good for your health. Anyway, the tea leaves of the Tea Garden of Assam are famous all over the world.
Irani Tea, Hyderabad
Irani tea was brought to India by the Persians during the 19th century and is now found in various old cafes in the city. Mawa or khoya is added to this tea, which makes it taste great. You can also add spices like cinnamon and green cardamom to make this tea even tastier.
Mint Tea, Nathdwara
Nathdwar in Rajasthan is a small pilgrimage town situated near Shrinathji's Haveli. Whenever you go towards Shrinathji temple, you will see bunches of mint on the carts. Pudina or Mint has larger leaves and is called Pudina here instead of Pudina. This tea is served here in Kulhads or earthen cups. The pungent taste of mint will wake up a person's sleep. Let me tell you, this variety of mint is found only in this area. Do not forget to sip this mint tea whenever you visit Nathdwar.
Mughlai Tea, Delhi
India has been ruled by the Mughal rulers for a long time, so the tea consumed by them also has a different craze in our country. Mughlai tea is cooked and served differently, due to which its taste is quite different from that of normal tea. If you want to have Mughlai tea, then head to Mohammad Alam Mughlai tea stall located in the narrow lanes of Delhi's Jama Masjid. Mughlai tea is being made and served here for the last 50 years. The taste of this tea is very special. Must drink Mughlai tea once you go to visit Delhi.
Agate Tea, Kerala
This tea comes from the Malabar region of Kerala. This tea is one of the favorite drinks of people in many states of South India. Milk is also not mixed in this tea mug. It is made with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and mint leaves. Along with this, lemon juice and honey are also added to them.
Kahwa, Kashmir
Your Kashmir trip is incomplete without Kahwa – a mild tea flavored with spices and dry fruits that every traveler who visits here falls in love with. In Kashmir, you will see people serving Kahwa at stalls or in every hotel. There can be no better tea than this to bear the snowfall here. Milk is not used in tea, you will taste like water, but still, this hot tea is considered the best tea here.
Kangra Tea, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra of Himachal Pradesh The taste and aroma of Kangra tea produced in the region is very distinct. It is specially grown in the gardens of Kangra. This is the reason why this tea leaf is called Kangra tea, which is full of medicinal properties. Kangra tea is usually light red with a very pleasant aroma. If you ever go to visit Himachal, then definitely taste the Kangra tea there.
Ronga Sah, Assam
We all have heard about the tea gardens of Assam. Ronga Sah is a special variety of tea grown in these tea gardens. People living in Assam like the taste of this tea very much. This tea is light red and brown in appearance. It is made from fresh tea leaves. It is believed that this tea is very good for the digestive process of your body.
Meter Tea, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is very famous for coffee, but meter tea here is also very famous. Meter tea is made in the same style as coffee. To make this tea, many ingredients are mixed in it, in which many types of spices are present. This is the reason why it is called meter tea.
