2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cardamom seeds, crushed using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder

• 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into small pieces

• 3 whole cloves

• 1 small piece of fresh ginger (about 1â€?), peeled and chopped

• 2 tbsp loose organic black tea, such as Assam

• 2 tbsp turbinado sugar

• 2 cups organic whole milk

• 2 cups water

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over moderate heat. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger, Continue to boil until the liquid reduces about halfway.

Add two cups of milk and the loose tea to the reduced liquid that has become concentrated with the flavors off the spices. Bring it to a boil taking care not to let the milk overflow. Reduce heat and simmer for another couple of minutes allowing the tea to steep. The color should be a nice shade of caramel.

Pour through a fine mesh sieve into another pan or teapot. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Serve and enjoy!