HERBAL CHAI (TEA)

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A healthy drink, without caffeine, it is known to relieve cramps, coughs, and poor digestion. Combine any or all of the following herbs, as desired. To save time, grind larger quantities of different herbs and spices for use as needed.

Provided by kusum gupta

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 green cardamom pods
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 peppercorns
2 cloves
1/2 inch ginger
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried leaves)
6 -8 leaves sacred basil (Tulsi)
honey or sugar
milk (to taste)

Steps:

  • Crush all the herbs and spices coarsely.
  • Boil the water with the herbs.
  • (Put ¾ teaspoon herbs for 1 cup water.) Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered.
  • Strain; serve hot with milk and honey (or sugar) to taste.
  • Variation: Let the tea cool down.
  • Add honey (or sugar) to taste and serve cold on ice, garnished with thin lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.7, Fat 0.4, Sodium 10.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1

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