Did you know that you can sip your nutrients? How much fun is that? If they don't serve Chai Tea, get your things and go. Heidi is totally hooked on the Chai Tea Latte. I had a large cup made by Mocha House with almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Let me tell you, it's a warm treat. It was so good that I must now have my tea with almond milk and Honey. WHAT IS CHAI TEA? "Chai tea is a fragrant, spicy tea that has been cherished for centuries in India as a means of improving health and enhancing peace of mind. Chai, or chai tea, is made using various combinations of spices and tea, but the most popular blend starts with black tea and a blend of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper and clove. Chai tea is a great source of antioxidants such as catechins and theaflavins. These fight oxidative stress and can play a role in preventing cancer and other conditions. The unsweetened brew contains zero calories, and depending on how it's prepared, chai tea may also include calcium, manganese, potassium, and vitamin K. Chai tea may help boost heart health, aids in digestion, helps with weight loss, lower blood pressure (thanks to the cinnamon), and fight skin cancer (courtesy of the cardamom)." A cup of unsweetened chai tea brewed with water contains:
I encourage you to try different tea flavors and start sipping your nutrients. References:
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chai-tea
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