Taj Mahal Black Tea

To experience the richness of Taj Mahal, experience it in three steps - the aroma, the colour, the flavour. First consider the gentle aroma, by bringing the cup right below your nose. Take in the soft, floral notes. Then hold it to the light and consider its rich red-gold colour. Finally, sip a mouthful. Like the finest of wines, you can sense the many tastes that create a rich panorama. Experience the Flavours that has charmed millions. To prepare, bring water to a boil and add a few teaspoons of tea. Let it come to a boil, then take it off and strain. You can add milk and sugar and boil a second time, or add them in the cup. Or just have it black, savouring the flavours one by one.

Recipe for Chai (Aromatic Indian Tea with Milk and Spices):

- 3/4 cup of water

- 1/2 cup of milk

- 3 tsp. of sugar

-  2tsp. Taj Mahal black tea

- optional spices (to choose from according to your preferences): a piece of cinnamon, 2 green cardamom, 2 cloves, a few pcs. of black pepper, freshly grated ginger, anise star

(serving for about 1 cup)

Preparation:

1. Boil water in a pot, add tea, sugar, spices, cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat (if you like strong tea, extend the cooking time to about 5 minutes).

2. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Pour the tea through the strainer into the cups. Serve hot.