The Longest Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the pot.
- 3
Add Flavoring Ingredients
Add 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, 3 crushed cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick to the pot.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Strain the Tea
After simmering, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the solid ingredients.
Finishing the Tea
- 6
Sweeten the Tea
Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar until dissolved.
- 7
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir well to combine.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor and stir again.
- 9
Serve Hot
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.