"Reason is powerless in the expression of love."
- Rumi
Healing Chai for Two
Never underestimate the power of a good cup of tea served at the right moment. This is an easy and delicious cold weather drink to boost your digestion and your spirits.
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 Tbsp grated ginger root
3 cinnamon sticks
1Tbsp whole cloves
1 Tbsp cardamom pods
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
2 cups milk of your choice
3 Tbsp loose leaf black or decaf tea
Optional: honey, stevia or other natural sweetener
Preparation:
Boil water, add spices and simmer for ten minutes.
Add the milk and tea, bring it to frothy hot, remove from heat. Stir, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve.
Sweeten to taste if desired. (Do not heat honey)
Enjoy!
Inspired by the work of Amadea Morningstar
About the Author Briya (Rachel) Freeman is a facilitator specialized in meditation, ayurveda and modern spirituality. She is passionate about exploring the potentials of human consciousness in a way that respects, unites and transcends global culture and tradition.
Her background includes nearly 20 years practice in various disciplines of mind-body healing, yoga, and Ayurveda, and a long-term apprenticeship under the guidance of Berdhanya Swami Tierra, a female mystic and shaman of South American origin.
She is the creator of Ayurveda for Vibrant Living, a practical exploration of the fundamentals of the science of self-healing, and regularly offers courses in Ottawa, Canada and online. She can be reached at briyafreeman@gmail.com