Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices

Chai Style Tea made with Green Tea and Spices
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Beverage

Nutrition per Serving

30 Calories
1g Protein
7g Carbs
0.5g Fat
This Chai Style Tea combines the benefits of green tea with the warming spices of traditional chai. Perfect for managing PCOS symptoms with its antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups water (480 ml) 2 green tea bags 1 cinnamon stick 4 whole cloves 4 cardamom pods 1 star anise 1 inch ginger, sliced 1 tbsp honey (optional)

GI Index Calculation and Benefits

Green Tea: Low GI, virtually 0. Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Star Anise, Ginger: All these spices have negligible GI and provide various benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties. Honey (optional): High GI (50-60), use sparingly. Overall GI: Very low, mainly determined by honey if used.

Nutritional Benefits for PCOS

Green Tea: Contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. Cinnamon: May help in reducing insulin resistance. Ginger: Anti-inflammatory and helps with digestion. Cardamom, Cloves, Star Anise: Various spices provide essential nutrients and improve metabolic health. ​

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. 2. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and ginger. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and add the green tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes. 4. Strain the tea into cups and sweeten with honey if desired. 5. Serve hot.

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