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Turmeric chai tea

Name: Turmeric chai tea
Total time: 15 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: water 500ml; ginger 3 slices; turmeric 3 slices; cardamon pods 2, squashed; cloves 3; fennel seeds a pinch; almond milk optional; honey optional

15 minutes plus infusing
serves 2
Easy

Turmeric is said to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and has been used as a culinary medicine in India for centuries. This chai tea is really simple to make and perfect if you have any leftover turmeric

March 6, 2017 at 9:00 am

Ingredients

water 500ml
ginger 3 slices
turmeric 3 slices
cardamon pods 2, squashed
cloves 3
fennel seeds a pinch
almond milk optional
honey optional

Method

Step 1

Put the water in a pan. Add the ginger, turmeric, squashed cardamom pods, cloves and a pinch of fennel seeds.
Step 2

Simmer for 5 minutes then strain into mugs and drink as it is or add almond milk and honey, if you like.