Tomorrow is the last day of summer, and as temperatures begin to cool, warm chai tea is the perfect comfort beverage to ease us into Fall.
This Ayurveda inspired herbal tea has health benefits and tastes delicious!
Cardamom and cinnamon both have therapeutic qualities. While cardamom helps with asthma, aids digestion and eliminates toxins, cinnamon lowers blood sugar and cholesterol, and aid in arthritis. You may add ground cloves if you choose, which also boost immunities.
Recipe
½ c Tazo Chai latte beverage from Starbucks or Costco, (or 2 t sugar)
1 c milk
1 c Water
½t ground cardamom
1 Teabag (chai or any other type)
¼ t ground cinnamon
In a pot, boil the milk, water, cinnamon, and cardamom. Add the teabag, and continue to boil for a few minutes. Strain and enjoy!
You can adjust the spice levels depending on your taste, or add sugar or whipped cream.
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