Best Tea for Summers in Rajasthan: Stay Cool with the Right Cup

Why Tea in Rajasthan Summers?

Rajasthan summers are no joke. Temperatures in Alwar, Jaipur, and Jodhpur regularly cross 44 degrees Celsius between May and July. Most people reach for cold drinks, but experienced chai lovers know something surprising: a hot cup of tea actually helps your body cool down faster than an ice-cold drink.

How Does Hot Tea Cool You Down?

When you drink a hot beverage, your body detects the heat entering through your mouth and digestive system. It responds by increasing sweat production across your skin. Sweat evaporates quickly in Rajasthan's dry summer heat, and evaporation is the body's most efficient cooling mechanism.

This is why people in desert climates across the world, from Rajasthan to the Middle East to North Africa, have traditionally favoured hot tea over cold drinks during summer months.

The Best Teas to Drink in Rajasthan Summer

1. Assam CTC Black Tea (Light Brew)

Kitaya Assam Bold Black Tea brewed lighter than usual, about half a teaspoon per cup instead of a full teaspoon, is an excellent summer drink. The lower concentration reduces the caffeine hit while still giving you the antioxidants and the refreshing warmth.

How to brew it for summer:

• ◆Use half a teaspoon of Kitaya per cup
• ◆Brew in 200ml of water at 95 degrees for 2 minutes, shorter than usual
• ◆Add a small pinch of rock salt and a squeeze of lemon
• ◆Skip the sugar, the lemon provides enough brightness

2. Masala Chai with Cooling Spices

Most masala chai recipes use warming spices like ginger and black pepper. For summer, swap to cooling spices instead.

Summer masala chai spice mix:

• ◆Fennel seeds (saunf), cooling and digestive
• ◆Cardamom (elaichi), naturally cooling, aids digestion
• ◆A small piece of dried rose petal
• ◆Skip ginger and black pepper entirely

Brew this with Kitaya Assam 250g for a chai that is aromatic, light, and far more suited to summer mornings in Rajasthan.

3. Cold Brew Assam Tea

Cold brew tea is genuinely the best summer discovery for Assam tea lovers. The slow cold extraction brings out the sweetness of the tea without any bitterness.

Cold brew method:

1. 1.Add 2 teaspoons of Kitaya or TeaGate Assam Premium Tea to 1 litre of cold water
2. 2.Stir gently and seal the container
3. 3.Refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours, overnight works perfectly
4. 4.Strain and serve over ice with a slice of lemon

The result is a naturally sweet, smooth, dark amber tea that requires no sugar and is incredibly refreshing.

What to Avoid in Rajasthan Summers

• ◆Avoid strong, thick chai in the afternoon. The high caffeine combined with heat can cause headaches and dehydration.
• ◆Avoid adding too much sugar. Sugar spikes insulin, which can make you feel warmer and more sluggish.
• ◆Avoid chai on an empty stomach. This is especially important during summer when your digestive system is already working harder.

The Best Time to Have Chai in Summer

Early morning (6 to 8 AM) is ideal, the temperature is lower and your body can process the caffeine well. A second cup around 4 PM, when the worst heat has passed, is the traditional Rajasthani chai time and for good reason.

Avoid chai between 11 AM and 3 PM if you are sensitive to heat or caffeine.

Where to Buy Quality Assam Tea in Rajasthan

Kitaya Industries is based in Alwar, Rajasthan, and ships Assam CTC tea across India including all major Rajasthan cities, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, and Bikaner. Orders are shipped via Delhivery and typically arrive within 3 to 5 business days.

You can also read our guide on how to brew the perfect cup of Assam tea for more brewing techniques suited to different seasons.

Summer in Rajasthan does not have to mean giving up your chai. With the right brewing approach, Assam tea is one of the best companions you can have through the hot months.