Kalmyk tea is the national drink of the Adygs
Kalmyk tea is the national drink of the Adygs
About tastes do not argue - so says the ancientproverb. That exotic Kalmyk tea, which has a salty or even sharp taste unusual for many European residents, is perhaps the lot of the elite, although for most people in Central Asia this tea is the most favorite and preferred among other kinds of drinks.
Oily, richly flavored with milk,Kalmyk tea, or Domba, which has become widespread among the nomadic peoples since the time of the Golden Horde found its place in the diet of Kalmyks and Mongols. It is for sure not known who became the founder of fashion and ancestor of the tradition associated with drinking such a strange taste of Europeans drink. It is believed that this recipe is a local remake of the famous Tibetan or Chinese recipe, which is based on brewing all known green tea leaves.
Preparation Domba
The basis for the preparation of classicalKalmyk drink, recipes for cooking which, incidentally, there is a great variety, is a special pressed form of green tea, it is not only convenient in the conditions of constant crossings, but also gives the future tea a special, unique taste. Pressed tea is nothing but the coarsest part of the alluvial green tea we know, what remains of the main production, rough leaves, branches. A classic ingredient, complementing the refined recipe, is also milk. In order to exactly match the Mongolian traditions, it is better to use camel's or even mare's milk. Drink generously flavored with salt and pepper. Taste all kinds of seasonings, such as bay leaf and nutmeg, to a kind of tea.Tea drinking
Do not forget about a piece of butter,instead of which, if possible, it would be better and more correct to use natural mutton fat. Everything is ready for tea drinking in the style of real nomadic peoples. It should be noted that in order to achieve the desired taste and strength, according to the classic recipe, tea should not only be specifically approved, but also carefully infused. By the way, it is not customary to brew tea in a teapot or a tea pot, use Kalmyks quite different dishes that have thick walls and perfectly hold the temperature. It is believed that Kalmyk tea not only quenches the hunger and leads the human body to tone, it helps to get rid of a hangover, actively stimulates metabolic processes, promotes weight loss, eliminates colds. Without such a wonderful tea, not a single Kalmyk feast takes place, especially Zul, a traditional day when all representatives of this mysterious people are at once one year more alive.
