Golden Chai Latte

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Remember a couple months back I told you that I was off coffee as a health experiment? Well, two months in and I’m still going strong. Unfortunately, I can’t report that my health concerns have completely cleared up, but I have seen significant improvement. However, that improvement is not what’s kept me off coffee. I have stayed off coffee for these past two months because…

I feel so much better.

I am less anxious, less stress, less irritable. I sleep better, drink more water, and on top of all that, I’ve been saving A LOT of money that would have previously gone to coffee.

It’s hard to argue with all that.

That’s not to say I don’t experience strong craving occasionally. Oh, I do! At times, I have even given into these cravings by way of a decaf latte – quite different from my 3-4 cups of strong, black, caffeinated coffee I was used to – but every time I did, I felt jittery and anxious. Friends, I’ve come to realize I just can’t handle my caffeine.

That’s when I’ve started making decaf chai lattes in the morning.

Last week, I put a spin on my regular spicy chai latte and added a little gold in the form of turmeric. Honestly, now that I have my daily golden chai lattes, I crave coffee no more.

You’ve probably noticed golden milk and golden lattes popping up EVERYWHERE. Golden milk – milk infused with turmeric – has become widely popular in the past year. Why are people doing this, you ask? Well, not only does it create a beverage that is divinely golden in color, turmeric has incredible health benefits. It is mostly known for it’s anti-inflammatory effect and powerful in antioxidants, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Turmeric has been known to

• improve brain function
• lower risk of heart disease
• prevent (and perhaps treat) cancer
• fights depression
• delay aging

So, with it’s subtle flavor, beautiful color, and incredible benefits, why wouldn’t you add a little gold to your milk?

Golden Chai Latte

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Start your morning with this Golden Chai Latte made with black tea, whole spices, and a hint of turmeric for a sweet and spicy morning drink.

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Indian

Keyword: Golden Chai Latte

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 197 kcal

Author: My Darling Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 Star Anise
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger root coarsely chopped
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/4 tsp whole cloves
• 1/8 tsp black peppercorn
• 2 black tea bags
• 2 cups non-dairy milk I prefer soy

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Instructions

1. In a medium pot combine water with all the spices. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add tea bags, cover again, and remove from heat completely allowing tea to steep for 5 minutes. Run through a fine mesh strainer and pour into two mugs.
3. In the same pot, heat soy milk to a scald. With an immersion blender, blend milk until frothy. Add to mugs, top with ground cinnamon (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Golden Chai Latte

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Sodium 132mg 6%

Potassium 460mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 18g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 19.1%

Vitamin C 22.3%

Calcium 41.1%

Iron 16.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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