INDIAN ELAICHI TEA

INDIAN ELAICHI TEA

Ingredients
2 cups water
2 teaspoons black tea leaves (Assam or Darjeeling tea works well)
3-4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 cup milk
Sugar or sweetener (optional), to taste

Instructions:
  1. Start by boiling 2 cups of water in a saucepan or kettle.
  2. While the water is boiling, lightly crush 3-4 green cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife. This helps release their flavor.
  3. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the crushed cardamom pods and 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the water.
  4. Let the tea leaves and cardamom simmer in the water for about 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Adjust the brewing time according to your preference for tea strength.
  5. Meanwhile, pour 1 cup of milk into the saucepan. You can adjust the ratio of water to milk based on how strong or milky you prefer your tea.
  6. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes on low heat. Be careful not to let the milk boil over.
  7. Add sugar or sweetener according to your taste preferences. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
  8. Once the tea reaches your desired strength and flavor, turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer or tea filter.
  9. Serve the hot and aromatic elaichi tea immediately. Optionally, you can sprinkle a pinch of ground cardamom on top for an extra burst of flavor and aroma.

Enjoy your cup of sunshine!

Indian Elaichi Tea Recipe

There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly brewed cardamom tea - a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet fragrance that wraps around your senses and instantly uplifts your mood. Known as “Elaichi Chai” in India, this tea is a cherished part of daily life across South Asia and the Middle East. Whether it’s served to guests or sipped during quiet mornings, cardamom tea holds a special place in the hearts (and cups) of millions.

Grounded in traditions dating back centuries, cardamom has not only been used as a spice, but also as a natural medicine in Ayurveda. In Indian homes, a hot cup of elaichi chai is not about flavor—it's about healing, comfort, and togetherness.

In this article, we'll take you through a simple cardamom tea recipe, discuss how to prepare elaichi tea in two yummy ways (traditional and herbal), delve into cardamom tea benefits, and provide some new variations. Ready to make the perfect cup? Let's get started.

 

Ingredients Required to Make Elaichi Tea (Cardamom Tea)

To prepare a simple and fragrant cardamom tea recipe, you will require just a few household ingredients:

  • 2-3 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)

  • 1 cup of water

  • 1 tsp tea leaves (Marvel Elaichi Tea preferably)

  • Milk (optional, for traditional chai)

  • Sugar or honey (to taste)

Pro Tip: For the best flavor, use bright green cardamom pods that are plump and aromatic. These are a guarantee of freshness and provide the highest flavor.

 

How to Make Elaichi Tea – Step-by-Step Recipe

It's simpler than you think to make an excellent cardamom tea recipe. Here's how to prepare both the traditional and herbal version.

  • Classic Cardamom Tea (With Milk): This one is your standard Indian elaichi chai, creamy, full-bodied, and comforting.
  • Boil Water and Cardamom: In a pan, combine 1 cup of water and the crushed cardamom pods. Boil for 2–3 minutes so the flavor develops well.
  • Add Tea Leaves: Add 1 tsp of Marvel Tea's Elaichi Tea leaves. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Add Milk and Sweetener: Add ½ cup of milk (or to taste) and sugar to taste. Steep the tea on low heat for 2–3 minutes more.
  • Strain and Serve: Strain into a cup and serve hot.

If you're curious about how to prepare elaichi tea like they do in most Indian households—well, this is it. Strong, creamy, and full of that unmistakable spice kick!

 

Herbal Cardamom Tea (without Milk)

If you want a lighter, caffeine-free version, take the herbal route.

  • Boil Cardamom in Water: Mash 2 cardamom pods and put them into 1.5 cups boiling water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  • Optional Add-ons: You may add a pinch of cinnamon or fennel seeds for added taste.
  • Sweeten (Optional): Add honey or jaggery once the tea has cooled slightly.
  • Strain and Sip: A comforting and healthy drink, ideal for evenings.

Both these recipes for cardamom tea are simple to prepare and provide marvelous taste and medicinal benefits. Now you know exactly how to prepare elaichi tea in your own kitchen!

 

Tips for the Best Cup

  • Use fresh crushed cardamom pods to release the full aroma.

  • Don't overboil the tea as it turns bitter and overwhelming.

  • Make the spice as per your taste preferences—some prefer just a hint, others prefer it strong.

Best time to have elaichi tea? Have it as a morning energizer or a relaxing post-dinner drink to ease digestion.

 

Variations of Cardamom Tea

Give your cardamom tea recipe an upgrade with these innovative twists:

  • Elaichi Chai Latte: Brew traditional elaichi tea and froth with steamed milk for a café experience.
  • Elaichi Green Tea: Mix crushed cardamom pods with green tea during brewing for a detoxifying spin.
  • Cardamom-Ginger Tea: Mix ground ginger and cardamom for a spicy, immune-boosting tea—ideal for colds and monsoons.

 

Cardamom Tea Benefits

Other than its spirit-calming taste, cardamom tea benefits are numerous:

  • Aids digestion: Cardamom eases bloating and works to increase metabolism.
  • Boosts immunity: Its antibacterial nature makes it an ideal choice during flu season.
  • Freshens breath: Natural oils from cardamom work as a deodorant for the mouth.
  • Reduces stress: The soothing aroma has relaxing properties, making it an ideal night-time drink.
  • Supports weight loss: Herbal varieties are low calorie and contribute to detoxification.

With all these advantages of cardamom tea, it's not only a drink—it's wellness in a cup.

 

Ready to Brew?

Preparation of cardamom tea at home is easy, rewarding, and extremely comforting. Whether you like the strength of the traditional cardamom tea recipe or lightness of an herbal drink, there's an elaichi tea for every moment and mood.

Marvel Tea introduces you to the ideal combination of top-notch tea leaves that have real cardamom flavor. Visit our Elaichi Tea Collection and embark on the path to improved mornings and serene evenings.

Give the recipe a go today—try both the traditional and herbal versions—and let cardamom do its thing in your mug.