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Recipe: Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte

Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte is the perfect warm beverage in your quest for greater health this Halloween and Fall season.  Check out my post, Confused about Caffeine for more scary information. This year we are experiencing a misty, spooky Halloween night which inspires a hot drink to warm you from within.

Masala Chai (Spiced Tea) has always been reminiscence of home & comfort in my culture, well before it hit the mainstream. The problem is the dairy, sugar & caffeine that my body is so reactive to. I needed a substitute to emotionally simulate and physically satiate. Enter Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte made with Rooibos: Super Food, Super Comfy.  Rooibos is harvested on bushes grown only on specific mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa, which produce a nutrient-rich, naturally sweet RED tea equivalent to GREEN tea in its antioxidant and health benefits.

Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte is ideal for those looking for the comfort of a latte and the kick of Indian Spices, yet Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Corn-Free, and suitable even for those following Paleo, Keto, Vegan & Grain-Free Diets.

Health Benefits of Organic Rooibos (Red Bush) Tea:

• Naturally Caffeine Free

• Rich in Minerals: Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese

• Rich in Minerals for Strong Bones & Teeth, Immunity & Skin

• High Antioxidant Polyphenols Supporting Immunity & Health

• Anti-Inflammatory, Antiviral & Anti-Cancer

• Quercetin Potent Antioxidant for High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Heart Disease

• Powerful Antioxidants for Allergies, Eczema, Hay Fever, Bronchitis & Asthma by Opening Airways

• Reduces Wrinkles & Premature Aging (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)

• Reduces Severe Muscle Spasms including Colic, Stomach Cramps & Abdominal Pains, Diarrhea

• Rare Phenolic Antioxidant Aspalathin

  • Stabilizes Blood Sugars

  • Improves Insulin Resistance

  • Improves Insulin Secretion from Pancreas

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte

Serving:  4 Cups or 2 Large Cups

Dry Ingredients

4 tablespoons Organic Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea Rishi Brand

Sweetener

1 tablespoon Organic Raw Coconut Nectar Coconut Secret Brand / Xylitol Xyla Brand Only

OR

1/16 teaspoon (Pinch) Organic Raw Stevia Organic Traditions Brand

OR

1/32 teaspoon (Smidgen) Organic Stevia New Roots Brand

Spices

4 teaspoons Organic Chai Spice Mix Gathering Place Brand

(Organic Fair Trade Cinnamon, Fennel, Ginger, Cardamom, Black Peppercorns & Clove Hand Blended)

OR

Homemade Masala Chai Spices

1 Stick Organic Cinnamon

1 Organic Star Anise

5 Organic Whole Black Peppercorns

10 Whole Organic Green Cardamom Pods

10 Whole Organic Cloves

1 tablespoon Organic Fresh, Minced Ginger OR 1/4 teaspoon Organic Ground Ginger

2 teaspoons Organic Ground Nutmeg

½ teaspoon Organic Ground Vanilla Bean Organic Traditions Brand

Wet Ingredients

2 cups Filtered Water

2 cups Organic Coconut Milk Creamer Silk/SO Delicious Brand AVOID if Allergic to Cane Sugar

Use Creamer NOT Milk as it’s too thin, and has more “allergenic?” ingredients

OR

4 cups Dr. Jiwani’s Homemade Coconut Milk:

• 3 cups Filtered Hot Water
• 1  ½  cups Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Let’s Do Organic Brand
• 1/16 teaspoon (Pinch) Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
• Blend together carefully in Vitamix on HIGH until thickened consistency
• For Chai, pour directly into saucepan as the entire mix will be strained later

Instructions for Dr. Jiwani’s Coconut Boo Chai Latte

Grind Homemade Masala Chai Spices (only Peppercorns, Cardamom, Cloves & Star Anise) with a mortar & pestle or coffee grinder

Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients in large saucepan, including Ground & Whole Homemade Masala Chai Spices

Whisk all ingredients together occasionally

Simmer on stovetop for 8 – 10 minutes, making sure it doesn’t boil over

Strain into Mugs or Tea Cups using a Super Fine Strainer

Optional: Save some Coconut Milk to Froth for extra effect

Whipped Cream for Ghost:

Take Refrigerated Coconut Cream Earth’s Choice Brand

Pour out water

Put Cold Coconut Cream in standing mixer

Add Sweetener to taste

Whip Coconut Cream really well until whipped texture

Dollop onto Chai Latte OR

Put in piping bag for design

Add 2 peppercorns for EYES

Scary Chai is worth the spook!!

Enjoy with Dr. Jiwani’s Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tips

• The Good Fats in Coconut Milk are important to extract the full benefit of Rooibos, and to minimize the bitter tannins. Remember, good fats will satisfy you without causing fat gain. Keto diets need 70% fat so this is the perfect beverage.

• Rooibos is part of the Legume, Pea or Bean family so please AVOID Rooibos if you are allergic

• A Substitute Herbal Tea Latte can made by substituting Rooibos for Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

• Simmer on low heat to extract the full benefit of Rooibos tea

• Be cautious when straining hot tea, to prevent burn accidents

• Please avoid your specific food allergies. This recipe is allergy-free as above, when the correct ingredients are used as per the recipe above.

• This is best made fresh