Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Chai Latte
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups oat milk
2 black tea bags
1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp. ground ginger
4 cardamom pods or 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
maple syrup or honey to taste
Instructions
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk and allow to heat until it begins to bubble around the edges of the pot.
Step 2
Turn off the heat and add tea bags to the hot milk. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the tea to steep, then remove the bags.
Step 3
Add cinnamon, ginger and cardamom, and then a little bit of sweetener at a time to taste. Whisk to combine
Step 4
Heat mixture over medium heat until it reaches desired drinking temperature. Enjoy!
