Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger
- 1 cup milk or oat milk
- 2 tsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
Put the water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a small saucepan
Simmer gently for 5 minutes
Take off the heat, add the tea bags and steep for 3 minutes
Remove the tea bags and pour in the milk
Heat until steaming
Strain into two mugs and sweeten to taste
Froth the top with a whisk if you like
Tips
- Use rooibos instead of black tea for a caffeine-free evening version
- The simmering spices fill the kitchen with a warm aroma, so start it while you set the table
- Oat milk and brown sugar make it vegan
Check for allergies and intolerances before you start, and swap ingredients as needed.