By: Maalvika Bhuvansunder
Disclaimer: This tea may not suit everyone, as each person with IBD has different dietary restrictions and what works for one may not work for the other
The recipe and instructions for this delicious drink are below:
Indian Chai -serves two
Ingredients:
Tea powder: 1 teaspoon*
Ginger: one tiny piece
Cardamom: 2 pods
Clove: 2 pieces
Cinnamon: 1/4th of a stick or a small piece
Water: one teacup
Lactose free milk: one teacup* (Video recipe uses @almarai lactosefree milk)
Sugar: 2 teaspoons*
Method:
In a tea pot, add in one cup of water
Crush together ginger, cardamom, clove, cinnamon and add them to the water
Boil the above on low flame for 3-5 mins
Once the color of the water gets a slight tint, add in 1 ½ teaspoon of tea powder
After a minute, add in one teacup of milk
Add in 2 teaspoons of sugar and let it boil on high flame
When the tea comes to a boil switch, off the stove and strain the tea.
Serve with your favorite snacks or biscuits.
*Use decaf black tea if caffeine is an issue(ex: Lipton decaf black tea bags)
*You can replace the milk with any plant based ones or have the tea black if preferred
*You can add in any other spices such as saffron or mint, based on ones liking
*Sugar can be skipped
The recipe can easily be doubled or reduced. Add equal quantities of water and milk