EZ Herbs High Energy Chai Tea

by Ellen Zimmermann, Trisha

Cardamon pods
cloves
black pepper
cinnamon sticks
ginger root
black tea
coriander
Chinese star anise
ginseng
guarana

Decoct (gently boil) herbs for 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla soy milk and honey for a delicious, energizing drink. You can use the herbs a second time, but boil them a little longer. ezherbs.net

For other recipes, Ellen recommends the Herb Tea Book: Blending, Brewing and Savoring Teas for Every Mood and Occasion by Susan Clotfelter. Interweave Press, 1998.

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