Chai (Indian Tea) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
3 black tea bags
3 cardamom pods, crushed in a mortar
2 whole black peppercorns , crushed in a mortar
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
1/8 tsp ginger powder (optional)
2 cloves
sugar , to taste

Directions:

Once water begins to boil add the cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, ginger (if using) and cloves.
Simmer over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.
Add milk.
Add black tea bags and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until the desired strength of tea is reached.
Strain, serve and enjoy!
If you would like to sweeten things up a bit, add enough sugar (or sugar substitute) to suit your taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	20.88 Kcal (87 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	1.23mg	0%
Sodium	28.7mg	1%
Potassium	95.82mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.07g	1%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	1.84g	4%
Calcium	89.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	9.97 Kcal (42 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0.58mg	0%
Sodium	13.7mg	1%
Potassium	45.75mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.47g	1%
Sugars	1.46g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	0.88g	4%
Calcium	42.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

0.4

Points
1

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
fat free,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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