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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavorings
Garnish
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Prepare the Tea
Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Let it steep for about 10-15 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a jug to remove the tea leaves. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Sweeten the Tea
- 3
Flavor the Tea
- 4
Mix in Flavorings
Add 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the sweetened tea. Stir well to combine.
Serve the Tea
- 5
Prepare for Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass) and pour the prepared tea mixture over the ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves to taste. Serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
