Wake Me Up – The Soul of an Indian Morning
By Aarti Khanna
Founder, Tea Taster & Artist, ArtTeas®
Wake Me Up was created for mornings that deserve more than just caffeine. This bold Assam CTC forms the perfect foundation for a comforting cup of masala chai.
Why Assam CTC?
Its brisk, malty character stands up beautifully to milk and warming spices, making it ideal for everyday Indian chai.
Classic Masala Chai
Ingredients
· 2 tsp Wake Me Up tea
· 1 cup water
· 1 cup milk
· Fresh ginger
· 2 crushed green cardamom pods
· 1 small cinnamon stick
· 2 cloves
· Sugar or jaggery
Method
1. Boil water with the spices for 2 minutes.
2. Add the tea and simmer.
3. Pour in the milk and sweetener.
4. Simmer until aromatic.
5. Strain and serve hot.
Tea & Table – Indian Pairings
· Aloo Paratha with homemade butter
· Paneer Paratha with pickle
· Onion Pakoras with mint chutney
· Samosas with tamarind chutney
· Vegetable Cutlets
· Poha
· Upma
· Mathri
· Khari Biscuits
· Rusks
· Besan Chilla
· Methi Thepla with yogurt
Tea Taster's Diary
The aroma of freshly crushed ginger, cardamom and Assam tea drifting through the kitchen is one of my favourite morning memories. A simple cup of chai shared with family can become the most treasured part of the day.