Description:

East Indian hot tea/milk beverage. Comfort at it's best.

Source:

Rainy Mountain Gardens

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950 ml) water
• 1 3 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 inch piece of ginger root cut into 4 slices
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cardamom seeds
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) whole cloves
• 1 tsp (5 ml) whole coriander seeds
• 3 teabags black tea
• 1 cup (225 ml) milk
• honey or other sweetener to taste

Preparation

• Bring water to boil in a saucepan.
• Add spices, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add teabags and steep 10 minutes.
• Add milk and heat to drinking temperature-do not boil.
• Strain mixture through a cheesecloth or cotton dish towel.
• Serve with honey or other sweetener to taste.

Comments

I'll make a batch and store on the refrigerator, heating a cup as desired in the microwave. If stronger flavor is desired, increase spices or teabags. Really yummy.