Turmeric Chai Tea

Warm up your senses with this soothing and aromatic Turmeric Chai Tea, a perfect blend of bold spices and creamy comfort. Combining the earthy richness of turmeric with the zing of fresh ginger, fragrant cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, this spiced tea offers a delightful balance of health-boosting ingredients and bold flavor. Infused with black tea and a hint of black pepper for enhanced benefits, this golden-hued chai is gently simmered with your choice of milk for a velvety finish. Sweetened to taste with honey or your preferred alternative, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for cozy mornings or a relaxing afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally caffeine-infused and loaded with antioxidants, this turmeric chai tea is a nourishing, soul-warming addition to your day. Serve it piping hot and enjoy every invigorating sip!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 3 cloves
• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Peel and slice the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger into thin pieces. Add the ginger slices to the water.

Step 3

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 3 cloves, and 3 black peppercorns to the saucepan.

Step 4

Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the water.

Step 5

Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and continue to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 7

Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into two cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 8

Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of honey or sweetener of choice, if desired, and stir well.

Step 9

Serve the turmeric chai tea hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	781.2 grams (781.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	272

Total Fat 6.70g	9%
Saturated Fat 3.30g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 148mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 49.90g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 30.00g
Protein 10.40g	21%

Vitamin D 100IU	500%
Calcium 471mg	36%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 748mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.0%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 66.2%