Commonweals Most Nourishing and Healing Tea

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   Combine the ginger and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.

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   Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

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   Add the coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

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   Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.

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   (I recommend that you save the spices; see Rebeccas Notes.)

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   Add the rice milk and maple syrup and gently reheat without boiling for 2 to 3 minutes, until warm.

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   Stir in the vanilla, then taste.

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   Add more milk or sweetener if you like.

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   Serve hot or cold.

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    The tea will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks without the milk and sweetener, so you may want to set some aside prior to adding the milk and sweetener.

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    Recycle the spices that are strained out of the tea and use them to make another, smaller batch of tea.

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    Theyll keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

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    To make more tea, combine the spices and 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.

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    Add 2 tablespoons of peeled fresh ginger slices.

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    Simmer for 30 minutes, then strain the tea and discard the spices.

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    Add sweetener and milk to taste and reheat without boiling for 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla before serving.

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    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

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    (per serving)

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    Calories: 40

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    Total Fat: 0.9g (0g saturated, 0.6g monounsaturated)

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    Carbohydrates: 8g

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    Protein: 0g

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    Fiber: 1g

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    Sodium: 15mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.