Immune-Building Astragalus Chai (Tea)

Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
15 to 20 small astragalus root slices (30 grams)
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons dried ginger root
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon chips
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 or 2 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
milk to taste (optional)
honey to taste (optional)
STOVE METHOD
1. Optional step: Let the herbs sit
in lukewarm water for 30 minutes
to 2 hours prior to simmering. Use
this same water when you simmer
the herbs.
2. Place the herbs in a medium
saucepan. Add 2 1/2 cups of water.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
SLOW COOKER METHOD
1. Place the herbs in a slow cooker
with 2 1/2 cups of water.
4. Strain. Add milk and honey as
desired. Drink within 36 hours.
2. Set it to low heat and let it
cook overnight, covered. Inspect
the amount; if it looks low, add
more water.
3. Strain. Add milk and honey as
desired. Drink within 36 hours.