Turmeric & Chai Tea Latte
Makes one 8 ounce serving
ingredients
- 3/4 CUP WATER
- 2-4 WHOLE GREEN CARDAMOM PODS, SMASHED
- 1-2 THIN SLICES FRESH GINGER
- 11-INCH CINNAMON STICK
- ¼ TSP FENNEL SEED
- ¼ TSP PINK PEPPERCORNS
- 2 CLOVES
- ¼ TSP CORIANDER SEED
- 1 PIECE STAR ANISE
- 3/4 CUP RAW MILK OR COCONUT MILK
- 1 TEASPOON TURMERIC GHEE
- 1 TEASPOON COCONUT OIL
- 1 1/2 TEASPOONS LOOSE BLACK TEA LEAVES
- SWEETENER, TO TASTE (I PREFER HONEY OR MAPLE SYRUP)
method
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon stick and star anise. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture is fragrant. Add the milk and tea leaves, and simmer for another minute then turn off the heat and let steep for 2 minutes. Pour into a cup through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the leaves and spices. Add sweetener, to taste.
If you want deeply flavorful tea in the morning, follow these alternate directions starting the night before.
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cardamom, cinnamon stick and star anise. Do not add the ginger yet. Bring to a boil then turn it off and cover the pan. In the morning, add the sliced ginger and bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture is fragrant. Add the milk and tea leaves, and simmer for another minute then turn off the heat and let steep for 2 minutes. Pour into a cup through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the tea and spices. Add sweetener, to taste.