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Almond and chai tea

Almond and chai tea
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"A soothing bedtime drink, the almond milk will also provide calcium, which is needed to make the sleep hormone melatonin. Melatonin has been shown to synchronize the circadian rhythms, and improve the onset, duration and quality of sleep.” Dietitian Dr Sarah Schenker.

Gluten free, vegan

Servings
2 mugs

Ingredients

  • 500 ml almond milk
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 drops of vanilla essence

Instructions

1.

Place the almond milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the spices and simmer for a further minute or so.

2.

Take off the heat, add the chai tea bags and steep for 2-3 minutes.

3.

Remove the tea bags before serving.

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