So, I was once treated to an incredibly amazing Rooibos herbal tea while at a special event and I have been on the hunt for it’s equal ever since! Of course, for a flavorful good quality natural herbal Rooibos tea, you can pay quite a bit and it is just not in my budget to splurge like that. But after over a year of searching, I was gifted with this amazing recipe that not only puts my earlier experience to shame, but also has the added health benefits of Essential oils! As I was nursing a bit of a sore throat today, I was immediately reminded of this incredibly yummy, immune boosting herbal concoction. As I sit here sipping this amazingly soothing cup of immune boosting warmth, my thoughts are turning to all you other crazy moms out there who, as we face the close of another year, allow ourselves to get a little more than the average run down. So I am sharing this comforting and strengthening recipe with you tonight! Not only that, but I will give those of you locals a tip on where to find a most amazing base for it’s creation! So read on to the end…
But first, a little history lesson for those of you that might be wondering what the heck is masala chai?! Masala Chai is a traditional Indian spiced tea enjoyed for centuries for it’s immune boosting, energizing yet calming effects. Masala meaning “blend of spices” and Chai meaning “tea”. The traditional method involves brewing black tea with a blend of aromatic spices and condensed milk. Today the popular Indian beverage praised for it’s health benefits has been adulterated with artificial flavours and sugar into the popular yet unhealthy western coffee substitute “Chai Latte”…definitely NOT good for you!
Here are a few of the power packed health benefits of enjoying a doTERRA essential oil infused Masala Chai:
• Black Pepper essential oil: Powerful Antioxidant, supports digestive system, stimulates immune function, great for circulation.
• Ginger essential oil: Great anti-inflammatory , calms digestion, nausea & spasms. Stimulates memory & metabolism.
• Cinnamon essential oil: Awesome for blood sugar metabolism & supporting pancreas issues. Increases libido. Strong antimicrobial & antiviral properties.
• Cardamom essential oil: Beautiful oil for digestive & respiratory health. Clears mental fatigue & helps menstrual cramps.
• Cassia essential oil: The sweeter brother of Cinnamon great as a decongestant, helps calm digestive issues and spasms with strong immune boosting properties.
• Clove essential oil: Natures strongest antioxidant! Super strong immune boosting antimicrobial, antibacterial & antiviral properties.
Use Rooibos tea as a black tea alternative as it is caffeine & tannins free and is jam packed with polyphenol antioxidants called Aspalathin and Nothofagin, and the anti-inflammatory flavonoid Quercetin.
Essential Oil Masala Chai Recipe:
SERVES 4
4 tablespoons loose leaf Rooibos tea (caffeine & tannins free) or you can use black tea
2 drops Black Pepper essential oil
2 drops Ginger essential oil
1 drop Cinnamon essential oil
2 drops Cardamom essential oil
1 drop Casia essential oil
1 drop Clove essential oil
4 cups boiled water
Add ingredients (using the order above) into a tea pot and brew for 5 minutes. Strain into 4 cups. Traditional Indian method: add 2 teaspoons condensed milk and stir. As an alternative, you can also add milk, milk substitute (almond Milk etc.) and honey or stevia to taste.
Now for those who would like an amazing Rooibos tea to use with this recipe, you have absolutely got to check out the Southwest Herb Shop in Mesa! Ask for their organic “Immune Boost Chai Tea”! You will not be disappointed. This loose leaf blended herbal concoction consists of Rooibos, Astraglaus, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Allspice, Orange peel, Licorice, Ginger, Eleuthera, Fennel, Peppercorns, Cloves, and Stevia. A perfect compliment to the essential oils used in this recipe! You can find it online at www.swherb.com or visit their shop in downtown Mesa at 148 N. Center. It is a very neat place with very knowledgeable herbalists on hand to answer questions. Tell them MyCrazy8 sent ya!
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