Chai Fall Tea

A warming, aromatic, delicious hug in a cup

Fall can cause imbalances in the body as we’re moving into a new season. Prepare for success!

Each spice included in this recipe has medicinal properties to support our immunity: warmth, grounding, moisture, and digestive support. 

Adapting our diet to the seasons of the year is a well known science in the principles of foods for healing. I share teachings based on Ayurveda, Maimonides, Hypocrites, and Macrobiotics. 

Recipe (double, triple, quadruple the recipe - it goes fast)

1 cup water 
1 inch piece of ginger root - grated or sliced
1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp cinnamon powder
5 cardamon pods - crushed or ½ tsp cardamon powder
5 whole cloves
2 black peppercorns
¼ cup almond milk, oat milk, cow’s milk, or soy milk (I like vanilla flavor in my creamer)
optional : 1 bag or tsp black tea - instead of coffee
optional: maple syrup to taste

Instructions

• Bring water to boil

• Add ginger, and spices

• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or more to allow flavors to infuse

• Add cream or maple syrup - tea lover’s choice

• Add tea bags or leaves - optional

• Strain and sweeten to your fancy

Genia’s Spoon Me Tips

• I make a whole pot, which calls for more of each ingredient. Trust me, you’ll have more than one cup and others will, too. 

• If you’re making a chai tea at nighttime, leave out the black tea and add a pinch of nutmeg - it has a calming effect which is helpful before sleep. 

Much love in a cup, 
Genia