Chocolate Almond Black Tea

“Calm and soothe your stress away with this decadent chocolate tea infused with the antioxidant power of black tea and almonds! “

Why it works 

Black tea is chock full of antioxidants and, studies have shown, it can lower stress hormones. Almonds are another super food that has a calming effect on the brain. They are high in serotonin, the stress relieving hormone and have the right combination of carbohydrate, protein and fat to create a balance in the body. Cinnamon, apart from infusing the tea with an aromatic flavor regulate sugar levels and keep them steady which contribute to lowering body stress. You can see why this tea may be just the ticket to calming stress in the most delicious way!

Ingredients 

4oz water (. cup)

4oz almond milk (. cup)

1 bag black tea (or 1 tsp loose black tea)

1 heaped tsp unsweetened cocoa

. tsp almond extract

1 pinch cinnamon powder

1 pack stevia (or wholesome sweetener)

Directions 

Boil 4 oz water in the microwave or stove top. Steep tea bag in water for 4-5 minutes. Remove bag

Add 4 oz warm/hot almond milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, almond extract and cinnamon and stir well

Enjoy and sip your stress away!

NOTE 

If using chocolate syrup, you can skip the sugar. Add a dash of coconut cream for a creamy chocolate tea!!

Sunithi Selvaraj is a Registered Dietitian with a sweet tooth and a passion for eating healthy ( quite a combo!). She says, “Welcome to my space where I rate Nutrition Bytes that catch my eye.” See www.suesnutritionbuzz.