Low Carb Masala Tea
Warm up to the comforting flavors of ‘Low Carb Masala Tea,’ a delightful spin on the traditional Indian brew, catering to those who savor bold spices without the carbs. This aromatic tea combines cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, star anise, and fresh ginger to create a robust, warming blend infused into black tea. Enhanced with creamy unsweetened almond milk and a touch of stevia for sweetness, it’s a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Ready in just 15 minutes, this spiced tea is simple to prepare and bursting with rich, exotic flavors that make it an ideal companion for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings. Sip on this wholesome brew and enjoy a healthy yet indulgent tea experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Water
- 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pods Green cardamom pods
- 2 pieces Cloves
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 4 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Star anise
- 100 ml Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Stevia sweetener
Instructions
In a saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a boil.
Add the black tea leaves to the boiling water.
Crush the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle, then add them to the saucepan.
Grate the fresh ginger and add it to the mixture in the saucepan.
Add the star anise to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
Add the unsweetened almond milk to the saucepan and stir well.
Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes.
Strain the tea into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Stir in the stevia sweetener to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
70 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*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.
