Spicy Chai Tea

Chai is one of the world’s oldest tea-based drinks. It originated in India thousands of years ago, and has spread throughout the world over the past two centuries. Here is a caffeine free version which will make you feel alive!

INGREDIENTS

• 7 cups water
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 10 cloves
• 4 star anise
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp black or rooibos tea
• 1 cup nut or oat milk

DIRECTIONS

• combine water & spices together in a pot
• cover and boil for 20 minutes
• remove pot from heat, add black tea leaves or rooibos and allow to steep for 10 minutes
• stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil; strain tea into tea cups