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Anti-Microbial Chai Tea Latte

Servings: 2 cups
Author: Spice Spice Baby Cookbook by Kanchan Koya PhD

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk of choice I used unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 8 cardamom pods gently smashed to expose seeds
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1/2 inch bark of cinnamon preferably Ceylon
  • 2 black peppercorns
  • 1 whole clove
  • 2-3 teaspoons loose black tea leaves or English Breakfast tea bags depending on how strong you like your tea
  • sweeter of choice optional, I used a small drop of honey
  • garnishes optional: a pinch of ground cinnamon, fresh or dried organic rose petals, cacao nibs

Instructions

  • In a medium sized pot, bring the water, milk, ginger and whole spices to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the leaves or a tea bag and simmer for 3 minutes, For a stronger brew, rest the tea off the heat for another 2 minutes.
  • Strain into your favorite mug, sweeten if you like. Garnish with cinnamon, rose petals or cacao nibs, if desired.

Notes

For a quick, albeit less spiced version, place the whole spices and tea bag in a large mug. Pour boiling water and brew for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bag, add milk of choice, sweetener if using and enjoy! You're free to let the whole spices linger in the tea or remove them too.