Ronga Saah

 

Ronga Saah from Assam

We must move by paying homage to the land that sends us our morning cup of tea. Yes, you are right its Assam! The word “Ronga Saah” is an Assamese word which means red tea or Lal Cha. This famous tea of Assam and Sikkim is reddish-brown in colour that is true to its name Lal Cha! You must enjoy this special tea while you are on a road trip to Assam, Arunachal, Sikkim, or Meghalaya along with road trips tea is undividable part of train journeys. However, this drink is simple black tea without any milk and generous addition of honey or sugar in it. Many people just like this Lal chai as they find it is good in taste, some people like this red tea (or Lal chai) as it is easy for digestion (as it is said that milk is not used here in Lal chai, so it does not create any problem of acidity). Actually, due to their lifestyle, some people drink more tea as compare to others and so they prefer this. Practices of drinking red tea are different from state to state. Ronga Saah is often consumed with honey for the additional uplift in its taste and aroma. Honey has its benefits and is recommended for consumption other than sugar. The best part of Lal cha is its mild flavour. The tea leaves are specially grown for imparting the light taste, soothing for the taste buds. It creates a calm effect as it passes through our food pipe and spreads across the body. The body is warmed with its amazing power and revitalizing energy.

Enjoy your Lal Cha with – Potato Chips, Tea Cake, Namkeen Mix, other Dry Snacks.

Lal chai recipe is also very simple.

Recipe

Ingredients

·       Water – 1 cup

·       Tea powder – 1 tsp

·       Honey/Sugar – 1 tbsp

Method

·       The first step is to boil water in a pan or a tea kettle for a sufficient duration.

·       Add the tea leaves directly into the boiling water and switch off the heat.

·       Allow the tea leaves to settle down for some time and then stain it properly into a cup.

·       Add sugar for the sweetened taste as desired. You may serve without sugar too.