Rather than writing about one particular herb this month, I thought I’d write about ten; that is ten wonderful herbs in my own blend of “High Energy Chai Tea”, an energizing blend of herbs.  My husband and I, and our family and friends have been enjoying this Chai for quite awhile. I love it hot during the cooler season, but I also enjoy it iced during the summer. Hot Chai Tea is aromatic, delicious and easy to prepare.  When you brew Chai, the entire house smells like the holidays.  I love to brew my Chai, strain it and then add honey and Vanilla Almond Milk. You can also enjoy it black, or use with Agave Nectar as a sweetener and any milk will do (Soy, Half and Half or regular milk). I serve it with dessert when having a dinner party.  It’s so delicious and so economical.

High Energy Chai Tea contains: Cinnamon chips, Ginger Root, Cardamom Pods, Coriander, Cloves, Chinese Star Anise, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Ginseng powder and Guarana powder.  The last two ingredients are what give it the name of “High Energy”  It truly does give me a boost when I need it at 4pm in the afternoon. 

Chai means “Tea” in Sanskrit.  When traveling to India you can sample many different kinds of Chai.  In America, Chai is a wonderful alternative to coffee, a tasty and refreshing beverage and has some medicinal properties.  Chai is good for digestion, containing many “Carminative herbs”, and assists in stimulating one’s metabolism.