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This calming chamomile tea latte is my go-to hot beverage to cozy up with during the cold months, or when I need to calm my nerves. Filled with flavors of chamomile, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon, and topped with a frothy, warm milk, it’s essentially a hug in a mug.

What I used to make this recipe:

chamomile - this can either be in a tea bag or in loose-leaf form
water - to boil the tea bag/leaves and spices
dairy-free milk - I used O Organics ® Unsweetened Almond Milk to add some creamy, frothy goodness to the recipe
whole cloves, cardamom pods, and a cinnamon stick - add an incredibly cozy, warmth and sweetness to the recipe
honey - used to sweeten and enhance the flavor of the tea (I used OOrganics Honey)
ground cinnamon - to sprinkle on top (I used Signature SELECT™ Ground Cinnamon)

In the spirit of minimizing stress, I skipped the crowds and lines at the grocery store and ordered these ingredients online using Albertsons Grocery Delivery. With homeschooling and working from home, this option allows me to add some more time to my day. Albertsons offers a variety of products, both available in-store and online, that cater to special diets (like gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, etc). This allows me to get groceries for the week, as well as ingredients I need for testing recipes without ever leaving my front door.

How to make this recipe:

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle (or saucepan). While waiting for it to boil, crush your cardamom pods and whole cloves. This isn’t required, but it can help to give the tea a slightly stronger flavor. You can do this by using a mortar and pestle or using the flat part of a knife on a cutting board. Once the water is boiling, remove the kettle or saucepan from heat and add your chamomile (tea bag or loose leaf), cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.

During the last 4-5 minutes of steeping, add the milk to a saucepan. I used O Organics Unsweetened Almond Milk because I can’t tolerate dairy. It tastes amazing in a variety of recipes, like Fresh Dill Chicken Salad, or on its own. It froths just like regular milk, yielding a delicious and creamy result. To achieve this, bring to a simmer on medium heat. Whisk while it is simmering until you get a frothy consistency.

A sauce pan with frothed O Organics Almond Milk

Once the tea is finished steeping, pour through a mesh strainer into a mug to filter out herbs/spices. To add some sweetness, I stir in some O Organics Honey at this point. This is my favorite honey to include in various recipes because of its flavor, quality, and price! Top with frothy milk and a few sprinkles of Signature SELECT Ground Cinnamon. Signature SELECT has a ton of choices when it comes to its line of high-quality dried herbs and spices. Their ground cinnamon gives this recipe the perfect finishing touch!

I buy my O Organics and Signature SELECT products at my local Albertsons, and you can also find them exclusively at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets and Carrs/Safeway. Visit www.albertsons.com to find a store near you and discover meal prep tips and recipe ideas.

And don’t forget, Albertsons also offers Grocery Delivery and Drive Up & Go™ for convenient ways to shop!

A cinnamon chamomile latte with honey, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves in the background

Culinary and Potential Medicinal Uses

Herbs and spices have been used medicinally for ages, and although studies on humans are limited, many people find they benefit from including certain herbs and spices in their diets. I like to make myself this tea when I have an upset stomach (I include fresh ginger in the brew if that is the case), or if I’m feeling stressed. Disclaimer: This information is from my personal experience and is not medical advice or to be used to replace medicine.

Chamomile - has a mellow, floral flavor and I find that it helps me with sleep, relaxation, menstrual pain Cardamom - has a slightly sweet, piney flavor and I find that it helps me with digestion and soothes my anxiety Cloves - add warmth and subtle sweetness to a dish and are high in antioxidants Cinnamon - sweet and earthy flavor, also high in antioxidants

Have you guys also found health benefits by adding certain spices or herbs to your diet? Let me know in the comments below!

Prep Time: | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: N/A