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.)