Cozy Chai Latte     The cold outside seems to have many of us reaching for a warm drink, often several times a day. While a hot chocolate or specialty coffee may provide temporary comfort from the weather, they often offer several unneeded components as well such as excess sugars and caffeine. Here is a suggestion for a drink you can enjoy with friends that is not only delicious but is warm and loaded with antioxidants. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup rice or almond milk 1 cinnamon stick 4 pieces of cloves 1/3 inch fresh ginger root, sliced 3 pieces whole peppercorns 1/3 tsp whole fennel seeds 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp whole cardamom seeds 2 tsp rooibos tea Honey or maple syrup to sweeten Directions: Simmer all spices in 1 cup of water, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the rooibos tea and milk and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly to a comfortable drinking temperature, and serve as it as is or with a natural sweetener of your choice. This recipe was sourced from Marni Wasserman.