CHAI TEA SPICE BLEND + HEALTH BENEFITS
Chai tea is so enjoyable to drink that you want to hold it with two hands and sip slowly, taking in the spicy, sweet aroma. This version is caffeine free so you can enjoy it after dinner as a dessert. The herbs used will help your food to digest better and support healthy blood sugar levels.
I have swapped traditional star anise for licorice root, which has a naturally sweet taste, so you don’t have to use as much sweetener. The recipe still tastes great without licorice so if you don’t have it on hand you can just omit it.
Instead of sugar, this recipe utilizes maple syrup, which gives it a festive flavor.
The ground herbs allow you to make a super easy mix that will make about 28 servings of Chai.
Let me know how you like it in the comments below!
CHAI SPICE MIX
About 28 servings
1tablespoon ground Licorice root (optional)
3tablespoon ground Ginger root
4tablespoon ground Cassia cinnamon
1.5-2 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
¾ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
Add to a jar and shake well to combine everything evenly.
CHAI TEA LATTE
1 serving
1-1.5teaspoon Chai Tea Spice Mix
½ cup filtered water
½ cup coconut or almond milk
1teaspoon maple syrup
Blend together in a blender, then heat slowly on stove top for best results.
HEALTH BENEFITS
This tea is so yummy it’s easy to forget how medicinal it can be! Below are the top benefits you get from consuming these herbs.
Licorice
When licorice is infused in water it creates a viscose texture. This consistency is very soothing to the inner skin which helps promote good digestion. This grounding root also works to gently calm the nervous system.
Ginger
Well recognized for its effects on stimulating digestive fire, Ginger also works to bring blood flow to the joints, which can help with inflammation.
Cinnamon
Compliments sugar so nicely in flavor and in our bodies. It has been well researched for its effects on stabilizing blood sugar.
Black pepper
Aids in the assimilation of nutrients.
Nutmeg
Supports brain function.
Cloves
Rich in antibiotic properties and has been shown to support liver health.