Spicy Afghan Chai Tea Recipe

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Spicy Afghan Chai Tea
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Ingredients:

  • 6 green cardamom seeds
  • 1 stick cinnamon (3-4 inches long)
  • 1 1/2 tsp green tea (peshawari style-if you can'tsp find use regular -1 tea bag-i use decaf)
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a very light boil. Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces and add it to the water immediately followed by the cardamom seeds and a tiny pinch of ginger. too much will overpower the other spices.
  2. Simmer for a 5-10 minutes or until the water turns slightly yellow and emits a pleasant smell. The cardamom seeds will swell slightly.
  3. Turn the heat off, add the tea leaves, and stir.
  4. Let steep for 1-3 minutes or to taste.
  5. Strain and enjoy!
  6. Note:.
  7. To prepare larger amounts, multiply ingredients by the number of cups you wish to make and follow the same procedure.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2.91 Kcal (12 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.55mg 0%
Potassium 55.83mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.55g 0%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.18g 0%
Calcium 5.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 6.42 Kcal (27 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.43mg 0%
Potassium 123.08mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.2g 0%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 0%
Protein 0.41g 0%
Calcium 12.2mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0
    Points
  • 0
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Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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