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Nepali Masala Chiya
A traditional Nepali spiced milk tea made with black tea and warming spices. It has a rich, malty, creamy flavor with notes of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and clove. Unlike a caffeine-free herbal tea, this blend naturally contains caffeine from black tea.
Traditionally used for
Fatigue, Foggy morning, Indigestion, Cold-weather discomfort
Potential benefits
Energy and alertness, digestive comfort, warming sensation, antioxidant
Ingredients
Black tea leaves, ginger root, cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, cloves, black pepper; traditionally prepared with milk and sweetener
Origin
Nepal, Himalayan
How it is traditionally prepared
1 tsp black tea + ¼–½ tsp combined spices/8 oz water, simmer 5–8 minutes; add milk if desired. 1–2 cups daily.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Contains caffeine. Excessive intake may cause insomnia, anxiety, reflux or palpitations. Use caution with caffeine sensitivity and during pregnancy.
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