Spicy Ginger Tea

Ingredients

 * 6 cups water
 * 6 whole cardamom pods
 * 4 fresh or crystallized ginger slices
 * 2 orange peel strips
 * 6 whole cloves
 * 2 cups (500 ml) skim milk
 * 6 teaspoons (30 ml) tea leaves
 * (preferably Darjeeling or Assam)
 * 1/4 cup (60 ml) Barbados, packed

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, cardamom pods, ginger slices, orange peel strips, and cloves in a large, heavy saucepan.
 * 2) Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add milk and tea, bring to boil and simmer 2 minutes. Turn off heat and steep 4 to 6 minutes, according to desired strength.
 * 3) Mix in Barbados. Strain tea. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.)