Cozy Chai Latte

The cold outside seems to have many of us reaching for a warm drink, often several times a day. While a hot chocolate or specialty coffee may provide temporary comfort from the weather, they often offer several unneeded components as well such as excess sugars and caffeine.

Here is a suggestion for a drink you can enjoy with friends that is not only delicious but is warm and loaded with antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rice or almond milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 pieces of cloves
• 1/3 inch fresh ginger root, sliced
• 3 pieces whole peppercorns
• 1/3 tsp whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp whole cardamom seeds
• 2 tsp rooibos tea
• Honey or maple syrup to sweeten

Directions:

1. Simmer all spices in 1 cup of water, covered, for 30 minutes.
2. Add the rooibos tea and milk and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, cool slightly to a comfortable drinking temperature, and serve as it as is or with a natural sweetener of your choice.

This recipe was sourced from Fully Nourished by Marni Wasserman.

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