Turmeric Chai Tea
Warm up your senses with this soothing and aromatic Turmeric Chai Tea, a perfect blend of bold spices and creamy comfort. Combining the earthy richness of turmeric with the zing of fresh ginger, fragrant cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, this spiced tea offers a delightful balance of health-boosting ingredients and bold flavor. Infused with black tea and a hint of black pepper for enhanced benefits, this golden-hued chai is gently simmered with your choice of milk for a velvety finish. Sweetened to taste with honey or your preferred alternative, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for cozy mornings or a relaxing afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally caffeine-infused and loaded with antioxidants, this turmeric chai tea is a nourishing, soul-warming addition to your day. Serve it piping hot and enjoy every invigorating sip!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 3 black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
Peel and slice the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger into thin pieces. Add the ginger slices to the water.
Step 3
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 3 cloves, and 3 black peppercorns to the saucepan.
Step 4
Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the water.
Step 5
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and continue to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Step 7
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into two cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Step 8
Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of honey or sweetener of choice, if desired, and stir well.
Step 9
Serve the turmeric chai tea hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (781.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 272.0 |
| Total Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 147.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.0g | |
| Protein 10.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 471.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 747.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories