Green Tea Chai Latte

2 cups of water

1 inch piece of ginger if not organic, and sliced into 4 pieces

2 cardamon pods lightly crushed

2 cinnamon sticks

2 tablespoons of agave syrup

1-2 table spoons of grean tea, sencha or your favorite type

1 1/2 cups of low fat or nondairy milk such as almond, rice or coconut beverage

Pinch of salt

Pinch of matcha powder for garnish

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil with the ginger slices, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Turn off heat, stir in green tea leaves into water, and let steep for 2 minutes. Add agave syrup, milk and salt, and heat until hot but not boiling over medium heat.
3. To serve, strain into cups. Add more agave syrup if desired, to taste.