This Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 30 calories, 1g protein, and 7g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (0.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
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Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and ginger. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add the green tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
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Strain the tea into cups and sweeten with honey if desired.
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Serve hot.
Why this Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices works for PCOS
At 7g of carbohydrates per serving, this Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
At 10mg of sodium per serving, this Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 30 calories per serving with 1g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 30 calories, 1g protein (13%), 7g carbs, 0.5g fat. Plus 0.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Beverage. At 30 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Beverage. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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