Chai is an Ayurvedic classic. This caffeine free version is a nice way to start or end your day.
It’s a nice way to warm up your bones and soothe your nerves in the winter time. You can substitute any milk alternative you like for regular milk or leave out the milk completely. The herbs in this tea support immunity and digestion and help to break up congestion. Lightly boiling cow’s milk makes it more digestible. Milk and honey are known to carry the medicinal effects of herbs to the deeper tissues in the body.
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Ingredients
- 1-2" piece fresh ginger chopped thin
- 4-5 pods cardamom
- 5 whole peppercorns (omit if you are easily overheated)
- 3 whole clove cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon crushed
- 6 cups water
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Instructions
- Combine the water and all spices except turmeric in a pot. Bring to boil, then low boil uncovered for 20min.
- Just before it's done add a) 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric b) 1/2 cup of milk of any kind (optional)
- Gently bring to a low boil and then turn it off right away. Keep a close watch because the milk will boil over easily.
- Strain the liquid into your mug
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
