Serendipity Recipe

Infuse the Spices

In a small pot, combine 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamom pods, 5 cloves, and 1 inch of peeled ginger root. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Simmer

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to fully infuse.

Steep the Green Tea

After the spiced base has simmered, remove it from heat. Add 2 green tea bags to the pot and let steep for 5 minutes.

Sweeten and Add Citrus

Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of honey until well combined.

Strain the Mixture

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the spiced tea mixture into a pitcher to remove the solid spices.

Add Fresh Mint

Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the strained tea and let it sit for a few minutes to infuse the mint flavor.

Serve Chilled or Warm

Serve the spiced tea warm or chill it in the fridge for a refreshing iced beverage. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs before serving.