Masala Chai

Cardamom - 3

Peppercorn - 4

Fennel seeds - 1/8 tsp

Cinnamon - a small piece

Clove - 2

Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp

Ginger - a small piece

Tea leaves - 2 tsp

Milk - 1 1/4 cup

Sugar - to taste

Place cardamom, peppercorn, fennel seeds, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger in a mortar. Crush the ingredients with a pestle and set them aside.

In a pot, bring 1 1/4 cup of water to a rolling boil. Add the crushed ingredients and let it boil for about 5 minutes.

Then, add tea leaves to the boiling mixture and continue to boil for another 5 minutes.

Add milk and bring it to a rolling boil.

Stir in sugar and lower the heat.

Allow the milk to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and strain the tea into individual cups.

Jus Alpukat (Indonesian Avocado Coffee Shake)

Milk - 1 cup

Condensed Milk - 1/4 cup

Avocado - 1/2

Coffee - 1/4 cup

Salt - a pinch

Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)

Combine whole milk, condensed milk, avocado, ice cubes, coffee, and salt in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth, for 30 seconds to 1 minute; if the shake is too thick, add more milk to slightly thin it out.

If you like, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the serving glasses, then pour the shake evenly into the glasses, and serve.

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon juice is incredibly refreshing and easy to prepare using a blender. It's sweet, hydrating, and ideal for a hot summer day.

Watermelon - 2 cups, cubed

Ginger - a small piece

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp.

Rose syrup - 1 tsp (I used Roohafza) (optional)

Sugar - to taste

Salt

Mint leaves

Place the watermelon cubes in a blender along with a small piece of ginger, lemon juice, rose syrup (optional), sugar, a pinch of salt, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.

Pour into a tall, chilled glass and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy immediately!