Avocado & Matcha Chai Shake

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 heaping cups almond milk
• 1.5 tbsp black tea leaves
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/8 ground cloves
• 3 tbsp agave nectar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp matcha (green tea) powder
• 1 very ripe avocado, cubed
• some ice cubes

Optional toppings: whipped coconut cream, diced avocado, pistachios, chocolate shavings, fresh mint.

Directions:

1. Heat almond milk in a saucepan over medium low heat. Once milk is warmed (not hot), remove from heat and add black tea leaves, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Steep for 15 minutes. Once cooled, stir in agave nectar, vanilla extract and matcha powder.
2. In a blender, strain cooled almond milk chai and add the rest of ingredients. Blend until smooth.