Blue Lotus Chai
In a saucepan, gently heat the soy milk without bringing it to a boil.
Add the cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, slice of ginger, and a pinch of black pepper to the soy milk
Let the spices simmer in the soy milk on low heat for about 10 minutes. Be careful to avoid boiling, as it can alter the taste and consistency of soy milk.
Add the black tea bag or loose tea leaves to the saucepan and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bag or strain the loose leaves, and then pour the spiced soy milk into the blue lotus water.
Sweeten the chai with honey or your preferred sweetener to taste.
Strain the mixture to remove the whole spices and ginger and serve hot.
Blue lotus has a history of use in traditional medicine but also has psychoactive properties. It's important to source it responsibly and use it with care.