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Chai With Cardamom, Cinnamon and Ginger

The Washington Post, September 24, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This blend of spices is said to cure the common cold.
At breakfast, the tea is served with warm milk.

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 teaspoons good-quality, loose-leaf Ceylon tea
  • 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • Honey (optional)

Directions:

Combine the tea and spices (add ginger to taste) in the boiling water. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
Strain into individual cups, then add honey, if desired. Serve warm.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "Arabian Delights: Recipes and Princely Entertaining Ideas From the Arabian Peninsula," by Amy Riolo (Capital Books, 2007).

Tested by Eileen Rivers for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 1-cup serving
Calories: n/a
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: n/a0
Total Carbohydrates: n/a 0
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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