Wanna boost your energy? Cardamom is a spice often found in curries, breads, and teas. It’s known for both increasing circulation and improving energy. Even if you take a whiff of the delicious smelling spice, it gives you a boostOne of our favorite ways to use cardamom is in Masala Chai Tea.

Here’s one of our favorite recipes that’s sure to give you a boost:

Masala Chai Tea

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup water
• 2 cloves, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick, crushed
• 2 cardamom pod, crushed
• 1/3 cup skim milk
• 1 ½ tbsp raw sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp black tea leaves (we use decaffeinated tea)

Directions:

1. Put water and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add milk and sugar. Stir in until dissolved. Bring back to a light boil.
3. Add tea leaves. Take off heat. Steep for 5 minutes.
4. Pour through a filter to strain the tea leaves and spices.
5. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: ½ cup; Servings: 3; Calories: 29; Calories from Fat: 5; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Sodium: 21 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 1g; Vitamin A: 3%; Vitamin C: 4%; Calcium: 9%; Iron: 3%