The cup that cannot wait for the doodhwala

Brew the tea as you always do. Dissolve the powder in a little warm water first, following the ratio printed on your exact pouch. Then add it to the pot and bring it up once. Do not add Shreman Special powder directly to boiling water.

This is skimmed powder, so the cup is lighter than one made with full cream milk. Tea stalls that want the heavier body simply use a thicker mix — less water for the same spoon.

Strength is a household preference. Start light and work up until the cup tastes like your cup.