The Perfect Chai Latte

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Written By Joana Castro
I have tried many Chai Lattes, but nothing compares to this one. It took me a while to perfect the recipe - the right milk, the right amount of spices, and the right amount of natural sweetness. This recipe is perfect to drink during the cold months. It warms the body and dispels cold. 

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TCM Benefits

  • Replenishes the Qi and blood

  • Aids digestion

  • Displess dampness

  • Gently warms the body

  • Boosts energy levels

  • Balances mood

Nutricional Properties and Benefits

  • Vitamins: A, B1, B3, B6, B9, C, E, K

  • Minerals: Calcium, Cooper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc

  • Rich in fiber

  • Antidiabetic

  • Anti-oxidant

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Great for gut health

  • Improve heart health

  • Good for blood sugar regulation

  • Good for immune support

  • Good for weight management

 

TCM Flavour: Bitter, Sweet, Acrid, Pungent

Energetics/TCM Thermal Nature: Warm

Organ-Meridian: Liver, Heart, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys

Season: Fall, Winter

 

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 1 mug

 

Cuisine: Indian

Meal Type: Drink

Ingredients:

  • ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon of ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon of ground cardamom

  • 250ml brown rice milk

Directions:

  1. Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Using a sieve strain the liquid into your mug and whisk using an electric handheld whisk until you feel that everthing is well mixed

  3. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and enjoy!

Themes and Variations

You can use 3 green cardamom pods crushed with shell removed instead of ground cardamom.

You can also use another milk and add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup if you desire.

Especially Good For

Anyone with fatigue, exhaustion, poor digestion, lack of appetite, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, lack of strength, cold extremities (hand and feet), anemia. 
Great for weak and elderly people.
Great to dissipate cold, blood stasis by tonifying blood, helps to eliminates stagnancy.
Also good for women during menstruation and right after.

 

TIP

Not appropriate in people that feel hot, easily overheat, menopausal or have a short temper, fast metabolism or extreme thirst.

 
Joana Castro
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