5 Best natural ‘tea without sugar’ recipes

As promised in by previous blog, here I am sharing my best discovered recipes for a healthy sip of ‘tea without sugar‘. I am sure, you must have read my story on the tea without sugar. I feel, repeatedly saying tea without sugar, sometimes hurts – but that’s the way it is……new way of healthy living. And for me, that’s the real need to explore healthier alternatives…..on the ‘Control Blood Sugar‘ mission!!!!

When our day begins with a cup of tea – life seems blessed!! The first sip of morning tea is like a never before feeling for those who enjoy tea. Even an evening tea is a must have refresher for many (me too). So be it morning or evening, be it with healthy bites or fritters – a piping hot cup of tea completes the picture perfectly.

So obviously that ‘tea’ (without sugar) must be the most attention grabbing – show stopper kind of thing!!

We all have our own taste and preferences, here I have shared mine. Some combos are based on the old recipes used for ages while some are a result of my experiments and changing moods. 😃 ….But trust they all taste great in their own ways………

Simple recipes – Simple ways

Add the combos to the water and let it boil – then add tea powder and then some milk. Let it brew for a while – I go by the colour and the aroma, only then settle with my tea………and finally I pour it into my cup…….

1. Ginger-Cardamom Tea ( Adarak-Elaichi Chai)

I began with the simplest, traditonal combo of ginger and cardamom – the most popular tea in our homes – the Adarak- Elaichi Chai. I don’t prefer much of Elaichi so I use it minimally – just enough to enhance a sweetish taste.

2. Ginger-Lemongrass Tea (Hari Patti ki Chai)

This is yet another superhit combo – Ginger with lemongrass or hari patti as we call it here. Some may find it a little different but it is worth a try. I totally enjoy having it. I have grown up amidst lemongrass plantation and have closely observed and nutured the plants. The aroma of lemongrass seems like a divine experience to me – connects to some of my great memories too……

3. Ginger with mint leaves (Pudina wali Chai)

Now this is one of the most refreshing combos – also, loved by many. My pudinawali chai is quite popular among my friends and family. It is often an in-demand item of my tea party with friends. You must try this one, particularly for the evening tea…..

By now, it is clear that I love ginger a little too much 😃. Truly speaking, it is indeed a very healthy herb, a spice or whatever best you wish call it. Although, for those who cant tolerate it, would like can keep it on the lower side – using just as much needed, not being an excess!!!

4. Tea with Spices ( Masala Chai)

Actually for me, tea with ginger is a kind of default setting – but for a change I sometimes go for the most valued Masala Chai. Although I add ginger to it as well, the combo given here, best suits those who do not enjoy ginger everytime. Of course, for those who do, ginger with the home made masala tastes simply awesome…..

5. Impromptu Combo Tea

Now this is probably the funniest combo I have many a times. It is an impromptu combo of the ingredients given above – call it a mood based recipe. Truly, most of these ingredients work great in varying combinations – so if my mood says – ginger, spices and mint, well we go with that. Sometimes just spices with lemongrass – that’s too smart enough. Usually, I avoid lemongrass and mint together but others get along very well. We must keep trying to find more such combos….

So its fun, you can have your tea your way. And that’s what makes our dear tea such a  unique beverage to have. Moderation is surely the key to good health – but one cup of tea is a blessing for many like me – just like they say – Ek cup chai – to din ban jaaye……..

These were my experiments – of having tasty tea without being guilty about the sugar part. You can share yours – We would love to read your fav combos….and of course – tell us if you have such impromptu ideas for making a healthy ‘tea without sugar’ an interesting one……