Recipe: CBD Chai Latte

Chai latte is a spiced tea native to South Asia that comes in a wide variety of recipes. Highly valued for its many health benefits, chai latte is also ideal for warming up and enjoying a indulgent break in the winter. Combined with the relaxing effects of CBD, it becomes the perfect drink to enjoy during your moments of relaxation and well-being. 

For a delicious infusion,purchasing high-qualityCBD helps blend the peppery notes of the spices with the natural aromas of hemp, creating a soothing and flavorful synergy.

 

Chai latte is a Darjeeling- or Assam-style black tea with a very spicy and sweet flavor, blended with milk to create a smooth and creamy drink. 

 

Chai is the Hindi word for tea, so it’s only natural that when milk is added to it, it’s called a chai latte. It’s also known as masala chai, because of the Indian spice blend of the same name, which can also be used in the recipe. 

 

In fact, there’s more than one version of chai latte, and you can customize it with the spices of your choice. 

 

The basic ingredients for a CBD chai latte are CBD-infused black tea or tea with hemp, milk, spices, and sugar. 

 

Rich in spices, it's as delicious as it is good for your health. 

 

This black tea with milk does indeed have many health benefits: in fact, it is used in Ayurvedic medicine.

 

Black teais a very good antioxidant, a tonic, and an anticarcinogen. 

 

The CBD found in hemp (or cannabis) is known for its relaxing and stress-relieving effects, as well as its pain-relieving, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. 

 

Cinnamon, on the other hand, is particularly recommended for reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and relieving stress. 

 

Guaranais a berry that improves brain functions such as memory and concentration; it boosts the immune system and is a powerful energy booster.

 

Cloveshave anesthetic properties, as well as anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. 

 

Gingerwill boost the immune system, improve blood circulation, and relieve nausea.

 

Aniseaids digestion and has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.

 

Finally,cardamomwill add invigorating and antiseptic properties to the drink.

 

 

• 2–3 teaspoons of ourCBD Energy tea, depending on whether you prefer a very strong or a milder flavor

 

• 30 cl of water

 

• 20 cl of milk (plant-based or animal-based)

 

• 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

 

• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey

 

Spices to add as desired:

 

• 1 star anise (badian)

 

• 1 clove

 

• 1 small piece or a pinch of ginger (fresh or ground)

 

• 3 green or black cardamom pods

 

• 1 pinch of nutmeg

 

• 2 black peppercorns

 

• Vanilla syrup or vanilla powder

Our tip: For a richer flavor, you can use almond or hazelnut plant-based milk.

 

1/ Bring 30 cl of water to a boil in a saucepan.

 

2/ Reduce the heat to low and let 2 to 3 teaspoons of ourCBD Energy black tea steep for 5 minutes. Add cinnamon and the spices of your choice. Be sure to stir occasionally, then strain through a sieve to remove any remaining spices. Set the mixture aside. 

 

1/ In a saucepan (you can use the same one), heat the milk over low heat along with the brown sugar (or the sweetener of your choice).

 

2/ Remove the saucepan from the heat and froth the milk using a blender or a milk frother, for example. You can also simplify this step by simply adding whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon directly on top of your CBD chai latte.

 

1/ Pour the CBD chai tea into your cup, then gently pour in the milk to preserve the foam.

 

2/ All you have to do is savor it and enjoy this relaxing moment!

 

Our tip: If you want to enhance the relaxing effects of your CBD chai latte, it couldn’t be easier—just add CBD distillate orCBD isolateto your drink. This will increase the CBD content of your drink without changing its taste.

 

If you only have traditional black tea, you can also add CBD by pouring a few dropsof CBD oilinto your chai or by usingCBD milkdirectly in the recipe.