Chai Tea Recovery Latte
Recipe by Chris Newport, Nutritionist and Head Coach
How I Discovered this Chia Tea Recovery Latte
The weather this winter has been unforgivingly cold. But in order to stay off the dreadmill, sometimes you gotta suffer through some incredibly bone chilling runs. When things get uncomfortable or boring, I inevitably think about food. And what better treat waiting for you at the end of a toe-numbing workout than a warm, comforting, sweet cup of chai tea.
Better yet? This chai tea recovery latte fits post-run needs perfectly with carbs, electrolytes, vitamins, fluid and caffeine (use decaf if you’re sensitive). And who knows? Next time you’re on a very cold run, look for my carafe sitting by my car. I won’t tell if you sneak a taste.
Want to enjoy this in the warmer months? No problem. Pour it over ice and voila you now have an Iced Chia Tea Recovery Latte! Even better, add a scoop of protein powder for a great pre or post workout boost!
Want to add anti-inflammatory compounds? Add 1/2 tsp turmeric to the milk. Ginger works great too for a spicy kick.
Chai Tea Recovery Latte
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 4 black or oolong tea bags
- 3 cups vanilla almond milk or organic dairy milk plus 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 tsp whole cloves
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Boil water and steep 4 tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, squeezing out excess water.
- Meanwhile, simmer the almond milk, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns, cloves and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Strain milk into 4 mugs (or pour it all into a coffee carafe like I use on my group runs) then add tea. Enjoy!
