Cardamom Tea
Cardamom Tea
Black tea blended with whole green cardamom — warm, citrusy, ready to steep.
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Answer-first guide
Idukki black tea blended with whole green cardamom pods rather than flavouring — a ready-to-steep spiced chai that needs no separate masala.
- Whole pods, no synthetic flavour
- One-step spiced chai
- Cardamom from our own gardens
- Traditional digestive pairing
Cardamom-flavoured teas use oils; this one uses the pod.
Nadan Chaya
How to brew perfect Kerala tea
Kerala chaya runs about one part milk to two parts water — far lighter than the milk-heavy chai of the north — and it is finished by pulling the tea between two tumblers until it froths.
Boil milk and water together
Take your preferred ratio of milk and water in one vessel and bring it to the boil together — not water first.
Add the powder at half boil
Once it is half boiled, stir in 2 teaspoons of tea powder.
Boil, then rest
Let it come to a full boil, then take it off the heat and rest at least 30 seconds so the colour and body settle.
Pull for froth
Pour between two tumblers from a height. The greater the drop, the better the froth — the “one-metre chaya” of Kerala tea shops.
CTC vs orthodox
CTC — crush, tear, curl — is machine-processed into granules that brew fast and strong. Orthodox leaf is rolled whole and gives a lighter, more aromatic cup. Over 80% of Indian tea is CTC.
What the grades mean
BOP is Broken Orange Pekoe: smaller broken leaf, quick infusion, full body and colour. Whole-leaf grades like OP brew lighter and more floral.
Water, not just leaf
Boiling water scorches tea and pulls harsh tannin. Take it off the boil to around 95°C and time the steep.
Aromatic Spiced Blend — Kerala Black Tea with Whole Green Cardamom
Our Cardamom Tea is a carefully balanced blend: premium black tea from Idukki estates combined with whole green cardamom pods from our own spice gardens. Ready-to-steep, no measuring or mixing required. Green cardamom's essential oils support digestion in Ayurvedic tradition, paired with the gentle energy of quality black tea.
Why Whole Cardamom Pods?
Unlike cardamom-flavored teas that use synthetic oils, ours uses whole pods for authentic taste and aroma. Every cup delivers that fresh, just-cracked-open spice note. Kerala cardamom: citrusy, floral, warmly spiced — pairs perfectly with malty black tea without overpowering.
How to Brew
- 1 teaspoon (3–4g) per 180ml
- Steep at 95°C for 3–4 minutes
- Black, or chai-style with milk and honey
Sensory Profile
- Aroma: Cardamom spice, warm, citrusy
- Taste: Smooth black tea with cardamom warmth, no bitterness
- Body: Full, warming, comforting
Ingredients: Black Tea (Idukki) + Whole Green Cardamom (Kerala) · No artificial flavors · FSSAI Certified · Free delivery Rs.450+
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