If you are like me you already love chai tea lattes, but did you know that this delicious drink also has many health benefits? From the antioxidant rich black tea, to the memory boosting cinnamon, to the mood elevating cardamom, chai lattes are an easy way to give our body and mind a little extra support. Here is an easy recipe that will have you enjoying homemade chai lattes in no time!
Easy Chai Tea
makes 4 cups:
8 cardamom seeds
8 cloves
4 black peppercorns
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cups whole milk
4 bags black tea
8 or more teaspoons sugar (to taste)
Place the cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns in a zip-lock bag and crush. Place the crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk, and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, let steep for 10 min. Strain into cups and add 2 teaspoons of sugar (or more, to taste).
Enjoy!
Image via weheartit, Recipe via Real Simple Magazine
Looking at the new arrivals on A.P.C. is making me absolutely crave boot weather! It should only be a couple of weeks away, so in preparation I will be scouting out lots of bright and patterned tights. I feel like I should have all my coats shortened to properly show them off! Are you as excited for coats and boots as I am? Anyone besides me itching for that first snowfall?
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Images via Traditional Home
