Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera) is regarded as an adaptogenic herb and has traditionally been used as a tonic to support stress and recovery from illness and to promote overall wellbeing.
Mild and earthy in flavour, adding Ashwaganda to a caffeine-free chai drink is a great way to incorporate it into your daily routine. This recipe makes approximately two large mugs of chai.
Ashwaganda Golden Chai Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon Ashwaganda
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon liquorice root (optional)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup milk of your choice
Method
- Place all ingredients except the milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer then turn off the heat.
- Allow the tea to steep for five minutes.
- Whilst steeping, froth the milk or heat it in a separate pot.
- Strain the tea and divide between the mugs.
- Top up with the hot milk and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Ashwaganda Rose Chai
Replace the turmeric with 1 heaped tablespoon of dried rose buds or petals and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.