Best Healing Chai Tea
I LOVE my Chai!
Originating in India, the word, chai, simply means “tea.”
Chai has become synonymous with the sweet, spicy, milky tea drink that is a staple of Indian afternoons. Not only is it super tasty, but it is also good for you.
Whether you're looking to protect heart health or want to boost your immune system and alleviate pains, chai tea has something to offer.
Ingredients
2 cups filtered water
2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger root 3 cinnamon sticks
3/4 Tablespoon whole cloves
1 Tablespoon cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 cups milk of your choice.
3 Tablespoons organic loose leaf decaffeinated black tea (Assam or Orange Pekoe)Star annise for flair.
Directions
•Boil water, add the spices - ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg - and simmer for ten minutes.
•Add the milk and tea, bring it all to frothy hot, and remove from heat.
•Stir, cover and steep for five minutes.Strain and serve.
Sweeten to taste.
Makes 2 Cups
Prep time: 20 min.
This chai supports: digestion, Ojas (energy) and friendship.
Click HERE to read my blog on OJAS - the power that sustains.
Enjoy,
Paula