By Garima Johar
June 29, 2026
Ginger tea, aka the kadak adrak vali chai is much more than indulgence. Made with the goodness of herbs and ginger, it is the perfect beverage to soothe your throat on a typical rainy day. Here’s how to make it.
2 cups water 2-3 teaspoons tea leaves 1-2 inch ginger 3-4 green cardamoms 1/2 cup milk Sugar or honey to taste
Grate the ginger and crush cardamom pods.
Boil the water and add grated ginger and crushed cardamom. Smmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add tea leaves and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add sugar or honey as required.
Pour in milk and let it boil. Strain the tea into cups and serve with biscuits or namkeen.