As we approach the fall and winter season, we become lazier and sluggish and need something to rejuvenate us. It is a perfect time to enjoy a chai latte cup that tastes like “pure magic.”
The blend of warm spices, black tea, and milk is refreshing and full of energy. With minimal caffeine content, this becomes a go-to drink throughout the day!
Are chai lattes healthy? It depends on what is used in the preparation. Back in India, some popular spices to blend with Chai latte to get the freshness and aroma are,
All the above spices have their distinct health benefits in Ayurveda medicine to fight off cold-weather illnesses alongside Tea benefits.
For example,
- Cinnamon is thought to help boost memory, assist with digestion, and improve the skin.
- Bay leaves are a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. They have been proven to be useful in the treatment of migraines. Bay Leaf contains enzymes that help to breakdown proteins and digest food faster, helping to calm indigestion.
- Nutmeg includes inherent volatile oils with anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful for treating joint and muscle pain. Nutmeg helps combat insomnia, digestive issues, bad breath, etc.
- Growing up, childhood toothaches were always treated with cloves and clove oil in India. It has a proven impact on oral health. I am a testimony to the fact.
If you’d like to discover more about chai tea, the spices we can use in the tea, and their benefits, you indeed should read our tea blogs.
Preparation
INGREDIENTS
4 Spoons of organic chai leaves
½ cup (4 oz) water (follow the brand’s steeping instructions for temperature)
1¼ cup of milk or lactose free alternative
a pinch of cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Add 4 Spoons of chai leaves to a Steeper and steep according to steeping instructions.
Dispense tea from Steeper into a cup, top it with frothed milk. Sprinkle the cinnamon powder on top! or any other spice you crave or love!
References
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320768#health-benefits-of-cloves
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-cloves
https://www.flushinghospital.org/newsletter/the-benefits-of-drinking-bay-leaf-tea/
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-685/bay-leaf
Very nice blog and great content
Thanks that you liked my article.
I love chai lattes! They are one of my favorite drinks, especially this time of year, so warm and cozy.
Thanks, Kait for liking my article. I love my blend of Chai latte too! Canada is mostly cold and warm beverages especially tea is my comfort drink!