A delicious twist on tea, warm yourself with this easy-to-do drink on a cold day.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup water
* 1 cup full-cream milk (you can use low-fat milk but full-cream tastes best)
* 3 tsps tea leaves (use strong teas like Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri or Ceylon)
* 1"piece of dry ginger
* 2-3 cardamom pods split open
* 2 peppercorns
* 2 cloves
* 1" piece of cinnamon
* 1 tsp aniseed/fennel
* Sugar to taste
PREPARATION
1) Grind all the spices together coarsely in a coffee grinder and set aside.
2) Mix the milk and water in a deep pan and bring to a boil on a high flame.
3) As the milk/water mixture begins to rise to a boil add the spice mixture and reduce the flame to a simmer.
4) When the milk/water rises to a boil again add the tea leaves, allow to rise and then turn the flame off.
5) Cover the tea and allow it to brew for 2 minutes.
6) Filter through a strainer, add sugar and enjoy!
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