A calming and warming chai recipe

Try this spiced and sweet chai to stay warm and energised as we approach the end of Autumn and the start of Winter..  

Ingredients:

• 3 cups filtered water

• 4 green cardamom pods (crushed)

• 2 whole cloves

• 1 whole star anise pods

• 1 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp whole fennel seeds

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

• 1 tsp black tea per cup of chai

• 1 cup almond, rice or seed milk

• Raw organic sugar or Sucanat 

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, boil water over high heat

2. Add in spices / herbs, reduce heat and let simmer for ten minutes.

3. Remove from heat and let tea cool for a few minutes before stirring in milk and sweetener to taste.

4. Pour the chai through a strainer into cups or mugs and enjoy!

(Makes about four cups of chai)