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Chai Tea with Ginger  Print Friendly  Description: Tired of paying for those expensive, coffee shop chai tea lattes? Don't want to drive just to find a chai tea? Look no further. Now you can make your very own chai tea mix at home! Chai tea is a centuries old tea that has been important in many cultures around the world. This rich black tea that is traditionally sweetened with milk and honey also includes various spices which add not only to its zesty taste but to its health benefits as well. Made from a base of black tea, Chai is full of antioxidants from the tea leaves which help boost your immune system and prevent illness. Ingredients: Black Tea – either 2 tea bags or 2 tsp loose tea 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1 piece fresh ginger 3 cloves 3 cardamom seeds 1 small cinnamon stick Honey and/or sugar to taste. Directions: Mix water, milk & spices and bring to a low boil. Add black tea, cover and let stand 2 – 3 minutes. Strain spices and tea. Sweeten to taste Special Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Calorie, Diabetic - Low Carb Category: Drinks Submitted By: OK In Health E-Magazine

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