Rose + Mint chai

Craving chai in the dead of summer? Use rose and mint to cool down the heating properties of black tea.

Rose’s hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and mood-lifting qualities, make the addition of rose to create the perfect elixir during the summer months.

Recipe:

serves 2

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic whole milk

• 1/2 cup spring water

• 1 tsp black tea (loose)

• 4 cardamom pods (crushed)

• 2 tsp organic cane sugar

• 1 tsp rose petals

• 1/4 tsp rose water

• 1/4 cup mint leaves

method:

• Pour milk and water into a small sauce pan along with rose petals and cardamom pods. Bring to a light boil - about 5 minutes.

• Once boiling lower the heat, add the black tea, and bring the tea back to a boil. As soon as the tea comes to a rolling boil, add the mint leaves and sugar, lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

• Immediately turn off the heat and cover - let steep for 2 minutes.

• Stain and enjoy warm!