Ingredients:
6 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
5 cups water
1/4 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole cloves
3 whole star anise
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
5 black tea bags
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg, optional...
Directions:
In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released.
In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg...
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 102 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein...
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