Yogi Tea
Warm your soul and invigorate your senses with this aromatic and nourishing Yogi Tea, a timeless Ayurvedic blend of spices and black tea that's as comforting as it is health-boosting. Featuring a medley of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger, this spiced tea offers a symphony of flavors with anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. Infused with robust black tea and gently simmered with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk, it’s lightly sweetened with honey for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes, this soothing beverage is perfect for a cozy morning ritual or as a calming evening treat. Whether you're looking to embrace the healthful magic of traditional Indian flavors or simply craving a warm and fragrant pick-me-up, Yogi Tea is your go-to cup of wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 8 pods cardamom pods
- 6 cloves whole cloves
- 6 peppercorns black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon black tea leaves
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add 2 cinnamon sticks, 8 cardamom pods (gently crushed), 6 whole cloves, 6 black peppercorns, and a 1-inch piece of sliced fresh ginger.
Simmer the spices in the water for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Add 1 tablespoon of black tea leaves to the pot and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of milk (dairy or plant-based) and heat gently for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil over.
Strain the tea into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of honey or your preferred sweetener, adjusting to taste.
Serve warm and enjoy your fragrant and nourishing Yogi Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*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.
