Heart-Healthy Masala Tea
Indulge in a soothing cup of Heart-Healthy Masala Tea, a lighter twist on the classic Indian chai that’s packed with flavorful spices and health-boosting ingredients. This warming beverage combines antioxidant-rich green tea with freshly grated ginger, aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and a hint of anise seed for a comforting yet invigorating experience. Sweetened naturally with honey and enriched with creamy low-fat milk, this recipe delivers all the cozy charm of traditional masala tea while supporting heart health and digestion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this spiced tea is perfect for cold mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or whenever you need a moment of wellness in your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons or bags green tea leaves or bags
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces green cardamom pods
- 2 pieces cloves
- 5 pieces black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon anise seed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
Once the water is boiling, add the freshly grated ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and anise seed if using.
Let the spices simmer in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
Add the green tea leaves or bags to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the tea steep for another 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm the low-fat milk in a separate pan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
Strain the spiced tea into a large teapot or directly into cups, discarding the spices.
Add the warm milk to the tea and stir to combine.
Sweeten the masala tea with honey to taste, stirring until it is completely dissolved.
Serve the heart-healthy masala tea hot and enjoy its comforting and health-boosting properties.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
