Immune Supportive Chai Tea Latte

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Course: Drinks

Servings:

This Immune Supportive Chai Tea Latte is the perfect warming drink, packed with spices known for their immune-supportive properties. With the option to use a variety of teas, you can make this soothing blend to your taste, whether you prefer caffeine-free rooibos or traditional black tea.

Ingredients

250 ml milk (of choice) (1 cup)
2 clove/s
½ cinnamon quill
3 cardamom pods -bruised by pressing with a knife or fork handle
2 slice/s ginger root
1 tea bag -fair-trade black, white or green tea or rooibos tea for caffeine-free*
¼ tsp ground turmeric (or a slice of fresh root if you have it, optional but strongly recommended
1 tsp coconut oil - or ghee (optional)
½ tsp vanilla - powder, extract or essence (optional)
1 tsp rice malt syrup or honey - to taste
*Rooibos tea is available from the tea aisle of supermarkets or health food stores. It is what I chose mostly (I'm a bit caffeine sensitive), always my choice for my kids.

Instructions

In a small pot, place your milk, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and ginger and bring to a very low simmer for 5 minutes. If you are using the fresh root of turmeric, add this now too.
Add the tea bag and continue to simmer very gently for a few more minutes.
I just use a spoon to hold the solids aside as I pour the delicious liquid into a cup to enjoy.
Sweeten to taste and mix in the optional turmeric powder, coconut oil, ghee and vanilla powder.

Notes

Dairy-free and vegan

Substitute the milk for either almond milk (home made is best, otherwise choose a vegetable oil and sugar-free brand). You could also use a mix of almond milk and coconut milk for a creamier chai.