Adaptogen Chai Tea for Immune System
This warming, immune-strengthening tea is great for anyone would like to feel more relaxed AND more energized!
Equipment
- Liquid measuring cup and measuring spoons
- Medium stove-pot
- Fine sieve or tea strainer
- Mason jars for storage
- Mug(s) for sipping!
Ingredients
- 1 quart (4 cups) filtered water or spring water
- 1/2 tbsp ashwagandha root dried and chopped
- 1/2 tbsp shatavari root tea dried and chopped
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
- When it starts to bubble, reduce to low, cover loosely and simmer for ~20 minutes.
- Let it cool then strain out all the herbs.
- Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of raw honey or real maple syrup (or sweetener of choice).
- Add some milk or unsweetened milk substitute of choice to lighten the bite!
Notes
Enjoy this tea by the cup, 1 to 3x daily. You may enjoy this at any time of day.
You can also make this tea with just one adaptogen (1 tablespoon of just ashwagandha or shatavari instead of 1/2 tablespoon of each).
- For a high-energy adaptogen tea option without any caffeine, you may like to replace the ashwagandha or shatavari with "Siberian gineseng" (eleuthero) which has a mild flavor and will boost your energy for a while!
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