Monsoons are here and while most of us are enjoying the respite in temperatures, changing weather conditions could mean a dip in our daily activities. So to keep our spirits high, kadha tea is the perfect solution. Kadha is a traditional Indian drink, often consumed as a chai or tea and it usually contains vana tulsi, turmeric, black pepper, dried tulsi, dried ginger, and cinnamon, etc. In other words, kadha tea is a decoction of edible herbs and spices that is boiled in water to extract their benefits.
Kadha can be made in different ways and comes in a variety of combinations of ingredients such as whole spices and herbs which are easily found in an Indian household. Sometimes, it’s also used as a seasoning in food (as an alternate to garam masala) or to make fresh chyawanprash by heating 1tbsp ghee on a slow flame and adding 1/2 tsp of kadha powder to the ghee to make a paste to be consumed every day in the morning. And if you don’t want to go through the trouble of making your own kadha powder at home, here’s where you can find them. Take a look at our recommendations.
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Best Brands of Kadha Tea
Dabur Honitus Hot Sip Ayurvedic Kadha
Dabur Honitus Hot Sip is a unique blend of 15 powerful Ayurvedic herbs including shunthi, kantakari, and tulsi combined with honey to give you a potent and effective herbal tea. Just stir it into hot water and drink.
Teamonk Ayush Kwath Kadha
When brewed for two minutes like conventional green tea, it has a pale greenish-yellow liquor with a spicy aroma and a refreshing aftertaste. However, when boiled like the traditional kadha, it has a dark yellowish liquor and a strong aroma with a slight bitterness that can be balanced by adding jaggery or honey.
Neuherbs Kadha Tea Lemon Flavor
The kadha tea by Neuherbs is a combination of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, tulsi, black pepper, cloves and turmeric. It is further enhanced by lemon to give you a refreshing cup of tea. This tea does not contain any preservatives.
Nutridale Ayush Kadha
All the ingredients in this kadha chai are chemical-free, grown sustainably, sourced and processed locally. It is prepared using 100% natural plant-based ingredients and contains no preservatives, no additives, no binders, and no fillers.
The Tea Trove Ayush Kwath Kadha
The Tea Trove Ayurvedic Kadha is a blend of guduchi (giloy), ginger, mulethi, tulsi, cinnamon, turmeric, clove, pippali, and black pepper. All the ingredients are naturally grown and sourced directly from farmers.
Vahdam -Vedic Kadha Chai
Vahdam’s Vedic Kadha Chai comes in a box of 15 teabags and is a completely organic herbal tea made from 100% natural ingredients. This tea does not taste bitter and the addition of amla gives it a slightly tangy flavor. This variation of kadha is also known as ayush kwath.
Conclusion
A kadha can be a daily fixture in your routine as we head towards winter. Lightly brew these teas in freshly boiled water, for an aromatic experience. Never add green teas directly into boiling water, as this can spoil the taste and make your green tea taste bitter.
