Morning Shah: Spiced English Sunrise Tea
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Ingredients
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2 tsp Black tea leaves
(Use a strong Assam or English Breakfast variety)
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500 ml Water
(Fresh filtered water preferred)
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4 pods Cardamom pods
(Crushed slightly to release flavor)
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1 inch Fresh ginger
(Thinly sliced)
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100 ml Milk
(Whole milk preferred, can skip for vegan)
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1 tbsp Honey
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
(Use a strong Assam or English Breakfast variety)
(Fresh filtered water preferred)
(Crushed slightly to release flavor)
(Thinly sliced)
(Whole milk preferred, can skip for vegan)
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250ml)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
- Calcium: 70 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Boil Water with Spices:
Pour water into a small saucepan, add crushed cardamom pods and sliced ginger. Bring to a rolling boil to infuse flavors.
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2 - Steep Tea:
Add black tea leaves to boiling water and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for four minutes for robust flavor.
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3 - Strain and Serve:
Strain the tea into cups, discarding solids. Stir in milk and honey if desired. Serve hot.
Pour water into a small saucepan, add crushed cardamom pods and sliced ginger. Bring to a rolling boil to infuse flavors.
Add black tea leaves to boiling water and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for four minutes for robust flavor.
Strain the tea into cups, discarding solids. Stir in milk and honey if desired. Serve hot.
More About: Morning Shah: Spiced English Sunrise Tea
Morning Shah: A Bold and Bright English Drink
Morning Shah is an innovative English breakfast tea inspired by traditional South Asian chai spices but crafted to suit English tastes with pure black tea dominance. This drink is robust, aromatic, and acts as a revitalizing morning tonic. The combination of fresh ginger and freshly crushed cardamom pods accentuates the natural malty flavors of the Assam-type black tea, providing subtle spicy notes that warm and awaken. The option to add milk and honey lightly sweetens and softens the edges, creating a balanced start to your day. Historically, British tea has embraced spices as part of Indian British colonial fusion, and Morning Shah celebrates this cultural interweaving.
This drink is unique for blending true English strong black tea with fragrant Eastern spices, reimagining breakfast rituals for those seeking a spicy twist. It’s quick and simple, taking just 15 minutes, perfect for busy mornings but with a refined, luxurious taste like no conventional tea. Pair Morning Shah with buttery toast or scones for a wholesome start or enjoy solo. The fresh ingredients add health benefits from ginger's anti-inflammatory properties and cardamom's digestive support.
Tip: Experiment with lightly crushed spices instead of powder for clean clarity. Adjust steep time if you like it stronger or gentler. Milk alternatives like oat or almond milk also work great, making it vegan-friendly, while maintaining creamy texture. Honey balances the bite with a wholesome natural sweetness distinct from sugar.
This recipe honors English tea traditions and celebrates cultural harmony, standing out as an elegant yet everyday drink. Morning Shah will invigorate your mornings with spice, soul, and grounded warmth.
