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Rooibos Chai

This rooibos chai is sugar-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly and is a delightful refreshing drink with an exotic beautiful flavor. 

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 peppercorns
  • 3 star anise (or 1 teaspoon fennel seeds)
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon ground ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon ground licorice root (optional)
  • 1 cup  unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup loose rooibos tea

Instructions

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and star anise (alternatively, leave them whole).
  2. Transfer the crushed spices to a saucepan and add the ginger, licorice root (if using) and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
  3. Take the saucepan off the heat and let steep for 4-5 minutes. Add the milk and rooibos tea and bring back to a boil.
  4. Remove from the heat, cover and steep for another 5 minutes. Strain and serve.

Recipe Notes

Recipe and photo from I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House LLC.