Ekgaon Nilgiri Hills Herbal Tea (50g)

Ekgaon Nilgiri Hills Herbal Tea is a herbal tea blend made with dry ginger (chukku in Tamil, sonth in Hindi), athimadhuram and elaichi (cardamom). It is a spiced herbal drink rather than regular black tea, and many people drink it in place of their usual tea or coffee. To make a cup, simmer a spoonful of the blend in water for a few minutes, strain and sweeten with jaggery, palm sugar or honey if you like. Some families add a splash of milk. The warm, gingery taste with a hint of cardamom suits cool mornings, rainy evenings and the time after a heavy meal. The blend is sold by Ekgaon from Madurai, a seller of traditional South Indian grains, spices and drink mixes. Store it in an airtight container away from moisture so the aroma stays fresh. Available in a 50 g pack.