Super latte

     

          
           This spicy sweet drink is loaded with turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, a dash of freshly ground pepper, honey and a squeeze of lemon. Aside from their comforting flavors, the ingredients in this vegan chai latte act in synergy to impart anti-inflammatory and immune boosting benefits. Turmeric is a core component in Indian cooking. It is rich in curcurmin – a potent antioxidant and anti inflammatory molecule. Almond milk will have some good fats in it, but you can use full fat milk or a teaspoon of coconut oil if you want.Cinnamon and ginger also have anti inflammatory activity. Cinnamon goes further in helping to regulate blood sugar levels, keeping you feeling fuller for longer.

Lemon and honey add flavor and lift the earthy base flavor of ginger and cinnamon. Honey (especially raw) is well known to have antibacterial and healing activity

Ingredients

• 1 inch (2 cm) cube of ginger
• 1 inch (2 cm) cube of turmeric
• 1 (250 ml) cup almond milk (or milk alternative)
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey (preferably raw)
• Black Pepper
• Slice of Lemon

Instructions

• Peel and chop the ginger and turmeric.
• Pour the almond milk into a saucepan and add the ginger, turmeric and cinnamon.
• Over a low heat, warm the milk until it is gently simmering.
• Allow to simmer for a minute then remove the pan from the heat.
• Add honey and allow the milk to cool, leaving the spices in to let them continue to steep and infuse flavor and goodness.
• When milk is warm, strain the chai into a mug, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.