If the mainstream coffee chains have been eating up all of your Dining Dollars lately and you’re still craving that delicious seasonal apple chai, why not try a much healthier DIY version right at home? You’ll save yourself more than 2/3 the amount of sugar, half the calories and give your immune system some vitamin C to boot. (Plus, who likes drinks flavored with bottled syrup anyway?)
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider 1 chai tea bag Cinnamon to taste
Directions: Start by heating the apple cider (try organic) in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just comes to a boil. If you’re living in dorm-style, heat it up in the microwave for about four minutes, or until hot. Turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from the stove. Next, take your favorite plain chai tea bag (we recommend Revolution from the Reading Terminal Market) and let it steep for three to five minutes. Remove the tea bag, pour into a big mug and sprinkle with cinnamon and. A cup of steamy hot apple chai that’s good and good for you? Winter perfection.
