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As much as I love changing seasons, I seem to struggle to be ready for them. I’ve spent the last two weeks wearing a nice thin summer jacket which, although wonderful to wear, has been inadequate for chilly autumn evenings and the London fog while my warmer jacket was at the dry cleaners.
Having been caught out yet again by less-than-pleasant temperatures, I’m ready for a hot drink. And so much better if it is something outside of my normal drinks.
I absolutely adore coffee and black tea but once in a while I get bored with the usual stuff and I feel like I need something else to make things exciting. The answer is Chai Tea Latte and because I’m watching the sugar I’m taking in, I decided to use SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener. Extracted from stevia plant, it gets its sweetness from Reb D, which means that it doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste often associated with stevia extracts. It is also natural, which in this case means no added flavours, colours, preservatives and no-GMO ingredients.
Did you know that I reduced my sugar intake last January and I haven’t missed it one bit? I drink my tea and coffee sugar free and I feel like I can actually taste the drink I am having instead of sugar! But once in a while when I get a hankering for something sweet I reach for a little SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener packet and it satisfies that craving.
Why don’t you sign up for the SPLENDA® #GoodbyeSugar30 challenge for a chance to win a spa getaway! SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener is sending out a challenge to reduce sugar intake for 30 days.
With the challenge, you’ll get help in spotting added sugar you normally might consume and ways to limit it. With the help of recipes and tips, you’ll also get the chance to win some great prizes.
Remember to use the hashtag “#GoodbyeSugar30” during the challenge so others know what you are doing. It all started on October 3, but you still have time to join in. Sign up here: http://www.splenda.com/goodbye-sugar-30-challenge.
How do I take the challenge?
1. Sign up and let your friends and family know about the challenge.
2. Get to know the different sugar terms on ingredients labels.
3. Identify obvious sources of added sugar in your refrigerator, pantry or on your next trip to the supermarket.
4. Watch for places where you have total control over removing added sugar from your foods and drinks.
Take a moment to ask yourself if you miss any of the added sugar you are cutting out.
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 4 cardamom pods slightly crushed
- 2 slices of ginger
- 2 tbsp loose black tea good quality
- 2 cups milk
- 2 packets Splenda
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In a small saucepan combine water, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods and ginger and bring to a slow simmer, add tea, milk and bring it to a boil, take it off the heat and let it steep for 3 minutes.
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Strain through a fine sieve and add Splenda.
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Enjoy it with a bit of frothed milk on top and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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