Herbal Chai
It’s cold outside. Why not warm up with a tasty, hot beverage that is good for you.
1/2 tablespoons dandelion root
1/2 tablespoon burdock root
1 tablespoon of fennel seeds
6 green cardamom pods
12 cloves
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 inch slice of fresh ginger root (or a teaspoon of dried ginger)
Grind all of the ingredients except the fresh ginger. Bring 7 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan and add the ground mixture and fresh ginger to the boiling water. Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and simmer the ingredients for 30 - 40 minutes. At this point you can add milk, coconut milk, or almond milk to your liking. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
This is a basic recipe, It can really be quite versatile. I almost always add other roots and berries that might be beneficial as well such as hawthorn berries, chaste berries (for women) or maybe even a touch of touch of white willow bark. When making an herbal chai specifically for men, I add Saw Palmetto and Sarsparilla.
