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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (288g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 teaspoons cardamom pods tea leaves
Calories 50
Calories from Fat 12		(24%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.4g	2%
	Saturated Fat 0.8g	3%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 4mg		1%
Sodium 22mg		0%
Potassium 67mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 8.5g
Protein 1.4g		2%
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Rooibos Chai

Recipe #140691 | 25 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: NcMysteryShopper
Oct 10, 2005

Rooibos leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups water
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 slices fresh ginger, quarter-size, lightly smashed
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons loose rooibos tea leaves or black tea leaves

Directions

1
Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
2
Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.

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From: Kitchen Witch Steph

On Jul 1, 2008

I am sorry but this ended up being sort of flat...didn't have the depth of flavor that I am used to in a chai tea. Anything that I may have done wrong? I think I followed the recipe to a tee. Will have to think on it and maybe try another day. Thank you for posting. Made for ZWT4.

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From: Sarah in New York

On Jun 23, 2008

This was pretty good. I don't think I'll make it again, but I think that's just more of my personal preference. I love Chai tea, but this just wasn't what I expected. Made for ZWT 4.

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From: ~Rita~

On Oct 20, 2005

Comfort!!!! I just love Chai. And using Rooibus was great because no caffeine content as in green tea! Research has confirmed Rooibos are high in antioxidants and flavonoids which have been repeatedly shown to prevent heart disease and stroke, reduce the risk of cancer, and slow the aging process. This tea helps protect from heart attacks, cancer, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, headaches and morning sickness.

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From: Amis

On Oct 22, 2005

This was great. Thanks so much for posting. I love chai period and I heard that Rooibus helped with morning sickness so I latched onto this one pretty quickly. It certainly helped settle my stomach and calmed me down. Although I must admit I dropped the cinnamon. I don't care for it and it always upsets my stomach. Zaar World Tour 05

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