Chai Tea

Chai Tea

Serves: Serves 3

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 SPLENDA® Sachets
  • 12 black peppercorns
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 2 (500 ml) cups water
  • 2 Darjeeling tea bags
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) reduced-fat milk

Method

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove from heat.

Add teabags, cover and steep 5 minutes.

Remove spices and tea bags with a slotted spoon and discard.

Add milk and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe, when compared with a full fat, full sugar version, has 48% less calories, 42% less fat, 60% less total carbohydrates and 75% less sugars.

Nutritional Information

Per serve

Protein 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Fat 1 g
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Energy 25 cal
Fibre 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 25 mg
Sugars 2 g

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