Ruby Chai

Lizette Marx/ Flavors of Health Cookbook

2 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup filtered water
• 8 green cardamom pods
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 2 1/4-inch slices of fresh ginger diced
• 1 2-inch stick cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 2 cups non-dairy milk of your choice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rooibos (red tea) or tea bags – I substitute with other chai tea blends

Instructions

1. Put water and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Add milk and maple syrup and heat to a strong simmer. Do not allow to boil.
3. Add the tea and turn off the heat. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then strain into mugs.