Types of Tea: 15 Popular Varieties of Tea with History
11. Masala Chai:
Masala Chai is one of the most popular Indian tea types consumed as a staple beverage in many parts of the country and even worldwide. The drink is made by boiling black tea leaves in milk, water and a spice mixture made from ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, lemongrass etc. Sugar or sweetener is added to this spiced tea to amp its deliciousness.
Apart from satisfying our taste buds, Masala Chai also offers numerous health benefits. It improved digestion, alleviates stress and anxiety, boosts immunity and even reduces inflammation in the body.
12. Iced Tea:
Iced Tea is a regular water-based true tea, or herbal infusion served with ice. This refreshing drink is available as a ready-to-drink packaged beverage. It is also quite easy to make at home! Any tea variety works well for making iced tea. All you need to do is boil the leaves for a few minutes and cool the decoction.
Once ready, you can add some lemon juice, honey, mint or natural flavors like rose, peach, orange etc., and chill for a few hours. Iced tea is a popular summer drink that not only hydrates the body but also de-stress the mind.
13. Rose Tea:
Rose tea is another widely consumed herbal infusion prepared by infusing fresh or dry rose petals in hot water. The tradition of consuming rose flowers in the form of tea began in China. The buds, flowers and fruits called rose hips were infused into hot water to extract their goodness.
Rose tea is a fragrant drink with a typical floral scent of rose flowers and a light pink color. It is consumed without milk or sugar to retain its natural flavour. The natural caffeine-free and low-calorie drink is abundant in skin-nourishing vitamins like E and C.
14. Lemon Tea:
Lemon tea is a refreshing drink prepared by adding lemon juice to black tea or herbal tea. The history of lemon tea is not certain! However, its evident that people added lemon to their tea to increase its flavor and antioxidant benefits. Lemon tea tastes great both as a hot and cold beverage. It is available in the form of artificially flavored powder and ready-to-consume packaged drinks.