Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Standing Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Recipe By :RaAnn Clegg
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:05
Categories : Teas
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 bags Black Tea -- abt. 4 Tbls
1/2 teaspoon Ginger -- ground
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon -- ground
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg -- ground
1/4 teaspoon Clove -- ground
1/4 tablespoon Cardamom -- ground
4 cups water
1 tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Honey
Heat water until ALMOST boiling, remove from heat.
Add tea mix into pan or kettle. Let seep for 5 minutes.
Pour into cups, straining tea.
Add milk and honey as desired.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown item: Black Tea): 12 Calories; trace Fat (17.8% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 10mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES :
* Tea and Spices may be mixed together and stored in an airtight container away from light and heat until ready to use.
* Mixed tea and spices make a good Gift-in-a-Jar type gift for special occasions. Just add instructions to mix the tea into hot water and serve as desired.
ALTERATIONS:
* Add 1/2 tsp Orange Zest to spices for a hint of Citrus.
* You can mix the ready made tea, cooled, with ice for an ice smoothie.
* Substituted 1/2 the water during the cooking stage for milk and then add ice for a creamy smoothie.
