Carbs Per Serving: 5.5g
Prep Time:<10>
Skill Level: Easy
On a nice sunny day like today was for us, I like to take an afternoon break with a tall glass of iced Chai Tea. Chai's roots come from the 5,000 year old Indian Science of Ayurveda, healing with food.
You'll find that the ingredients in Chai are used to promote healing and strengthen various parts of the body.
- Cinnamon strengthens the blood and teeth. Ceylon Cinnamon is soft and light tan colored. Hard, red-brown cinnamon is actually Cassia Bark. Has a real strong flavor. Use what is available to you and adjust the recipe accordingly.
- Black Pepper stimulates digestion, brings heat, circulation, breaks a sweat, breaks down calcium deposits.
- Cloves stimulate the appetite.
- Cardamom opens the nerves, helps digestion.
- Ginger strengthens the nerves, circulation.
- Tea catalyzes the spices. Opens the lungs, circulation, anti-oxidant. Lots of new research!
- Milk helps buffer the digestive tract from the spices and relax the muscle system.
Here's a recipes that is naturally low in sugar and will kick your day off on the right foot!
2 Tb sp Darjeeling tea
1 Tb sp fennel or anise seed
6 green cardamom pods
12 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4" ginger root, sliced thin
1/4 tsp black pepper corns
2 bay leaves
7 Cups water
4 Cups whole milk
6 Tb sp Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/8 Teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
Instructions:
Add spices and herbs, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes then add 2 Tb sp Darjeeling tea and let steep for 5 minutes.
Add 6 Tb sp Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/8 Teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and 1 Cup milk. Let cool and then add ice Stir and serve ice cold.
Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 596
Calories Per Serving: 74.5 (1.5 cups)
Total Fat: 32.1g
Saturated Fat: 20.9g
Cholesterol: 136 mg
Sodium: 486mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44g
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 5.5g
Dietary Fiber: 09g
Sugars: 44g
Protein: 32g
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