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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and crushed black peppercorns. Stir well.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- 4
Add Tea Leaves
Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir to combine. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil.
- 6
- 7
Strain and Serve
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to separate the tea and spices. Serve hot.
