As a result, this tea feels great after a long and tiring day and can be easily made with milk or lemon. However, excavations carried out in the 1990s found that they were discoloured white stones that had turned black. The blend has more of the masala and a lesser quantity of tea leaves, so you might want to mix it with regular black tea for a more balanced flavor. However, since India is one of the prominent tea manufacturers, it can become a little confusing to choose the right tea brand for yourself. Crafted to deliver to those with a taste for fine Indian tea, our Signature Tea Gifts bring together two varieties – Crush, Tear, and Curl (CTC) tea blends, with select spices and orthodox whole leaf tea.

While you can definitely brew a tasty cup of black lemon tea with a spoonful of the leaves, add a little more and it makes a truly wonderful Indian milk chai.The idea originates from fanciful writings of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a European traveller who visited Agra in 1665.

He avoided royal affairs for a week due to his grief, along with giving up listening to music and dressing lavishly for two years.The main gateway ( darwaza) is a monumental structure built primarily of marble, and reminiscent of the Mughal architecture of earlier emperors. Being a mechanical engineer he has always loved to learn the inner working of various machines and consumer electronics. A popular ingredient in South Indian cuisine, curry leaves are well-known for both taste and health benefits. It is a large, white marble structure standing on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan (an arch-shaped doorway) topped by a large dome and finial. The communication to the consumers had to reflect that Taj Mahal Tea lived up to these parameters to provide a fine cup of tea.

Just like Brooke Bond’s Red Label, 3 Roses also has a healthier Natural Care version with herbs and spices that help build immunity.

During this time, the garden was remodelled with European-style lawns that are still in place today. Abdul Hamid Lahori, in his book from 1636 Padshahnama, refers to the Taj Mahal as rauza-i munawwara ( Perso-Arabic: روضه منواره, rawdah-i munawwarah), meaning the illumined or illustrious tomb. This premium quality CTC black tea comes in the form of loose tea as well as tea bags for easy portion sizes or to consume when you’re traveling.