The temperatures are rising like never before, making it difficult for all of us to survive this scorching summer. Summers in India are known for their high temperatures and at the same time we are also known for some really amazing traditional drinks to keep us cool and hydrated in summers. And one of the oldest being Thandai. The thandai season officially begins with Holi. This one drink can be saviour from this summer season.
A chilled glass of thandai not only soothes us from inside but also gives us multiple health benefits. Thandai is a drink that instantly energises us and keeps us active throughout the day. Thandai has ingredients like almonds, cashew nuts, and watermelon seeds which are all-natural energisers. Thandai has ingredients like poppy seeds, fennel seeds, rose petals, nuts which are a source of calcium, fat, protein, and fiber, which help you digest food, prevent inflammation and keeping it all cool inside.
It doesnt end here. Healthy nuts like almonds and many others in Thandai provide nutrients like protein, omega 3, vitamin, and zinc which make it a great drink for our health. Drinking thandai on a regular basis helps in boosting memory and also improves brain function.
King Cha offers this exceptional summer drink in the form of tea bags or loose masala. With the tea bags, soak it up for 5 hours. Add cold milk , stir and sprinkle the dry fruit powder pack, which comes along with the tea bags, and savour your drink. The normal masala needs to be soaked in milk overnight and prepared accordingly. Your thandai is ready to help you escape the summer in a cool way.