everett-the-mage:

Today I’d like to share one of my personal favourites: Rose Chai. It’s a spicy-sweet treat with just a dash of romance and enough self-love to get you through those dreary mornings.

Ingredients

Yield: 1 big cup of tea

• ½ tbsp of black tea leaves, or 1 tea bag
• ½ cup water
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• ¼ inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tbsp dried rose petals
• 2 cloves
• ½ tbsp fennel seeds
• Sweetener of choice, to taste

Instructions

1. Crush the cinnamon stick, cloves, fennel seeds and ginger with a mortar and pestle and set aside. Alternatively, if you don’t have one, you can use a food processor.
2. Pour the water and crushed spices into a pan on medium heat. Add the rose petals and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Turn down the heat to low and cook for 1 more minute.
5. Take off heat and strain the tea into cups and serve immediately.

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Benefits of Rose Tea

Contains: copious amounts of vitamin C, polyphenols*, antioxidants and ellagic acid.

Benefits: Rose tea boosts the immune system and promotes collagen production to help stave off signs of aging. Additionally, due to the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of roses, rose tea is very effective in treating skin conditions such as acne.

Alleviates: menstrual pain [x], sore throats, digestive issues, stress, anxiety, constipation and the symptoms associated with UTIs (urinary tract infections).

*Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that help the body repair cellular damage and protect the body against illnesses such as heart disease, bone weakness and cancer.

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Recipe is from my personal grimoire.