Turmeric Chai Latte without caffeine
To the great joy of many, winter has said goodbye to make way for spring. Even if we are impatient to get out our lighter clothes and sunscreen, there are still a few weeks of chilly weather on the horizon.
Enhance these last moments of freshness with a cup of turmeric chai latte.
Greatly soothing to the digestive tract, this turmeric chai latte is non-caffeinated and packed with anti-inflammatory spices that improve blood circulation and cardiovascular health.
Preparation: 2 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 cup of water
1 whole clove (or a pinch of ground cloves)
½ tablespoon of whole peppercorns
1 ½ teaspoons of ground ginger
2 teaspoons of ground cardamom
½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cup of milk or vegetable drink
2 teaspoons of honey
Approach
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the spices and turn off the heat. Remove the pan from the hot element and let the infusion rest for 5 minutes.
- Using a sieve, filter the preparation.
- Add the milk and honey then bring the tea back to the boil.
- Remove immediately and serve hot.
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About the author
Naturopaths from La Boite à Grains
Team of qualified and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau in Outaouais.
Original article written by Véronique Cousineau, Naturopath