Turmeric Chai Latte (Dairy-Free)

YIELD: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups of water

• Masala chai mix

• 2 teaspoons rooibos or black tea

• 1 large Ceylon cinnamon stick, broken to pieces

• 2 -inch fresh ginger root, sliced

• 8 cardamom pods, crushed

• 5 cloves, crushed

• 1 teaspoon fennel seed

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper corns, crushed

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pitted dates

• 3 tablespoons ghee or coconut butter

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the water and the masala chai mix in the saucepan and bring water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

2. Strain and transfer to the blender.

3. Add dates and ghee and blend on high for 1 minute.

4. Add turmeric powder and blend again for a few seconds.

5. Pour to serving glasses and sprinkle with vanilla powder and nutmeg powder, if using.

SOURCE: Unknown

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