Flavored Teas (Chai Masalon walii)

Ingredients

• Tea leaves
• Hot water

Preparation

• Basic Tea

• Boil water, pour some into a teapot and swish around to warm the pot. Pour off the water add 2-3 teaspoons of tealeaves and pour 4 cups of the boiling water over it. Stir once, cover and let brew for about 5 minutes before pouring into cups.

• For different flavors add flavors to the teapot along with the tealeaves :

• Orange peels, jasmine, lemon grass, cinnamon, mint (pudina ) leaves, tulsi (or basil ) leaves, etc.