Turmeric Chai Tea
Warm up your senses with this soothing and aromatic Turmeric Chai Tea, a perfect blend of bold spices and creamy comfort. Combining the earthy richness of turmeric with the zing of fresh ginger, fragrant cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, this spiced tea offers a delightful balance of health-boosting ingredients and bold flavor. Infused with black tea and a hint of black pepper for enhanced benefits, this golden-hued chai is gently simmered with your choice of milk for a velvety finish. Sweetened to taste with honey or your preferred alternative, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for cozy mornings or a relaxing afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally caffeine-infused and loaded with antioxidants, this turmeric chai tea is a nourishing, soul-warming addition to your day. Serve it piping hot and enjoy every invigorating sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 3 black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
Peel and slice the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger into thin pieces. Add the ginger slices to the water.
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 3 cloves, and 3 black peppercorns to the saucepan.
Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the water.
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and continue to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into two cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of honey or sweetener of choice, if desired, and stir well.
Serve the turmeric chai tea hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 16% | |
*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.
