Spiced Herbal Tea

🔥 Prep

• Peel and thinly slice the 1 inch ginger.
• Lightly crush the 2 pcs cardamom pods to release their seeds.
• Keep the 2 pcs cloves whole.
• Measure out 1 tsp tea powder.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Pour the 2 cup water into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
• 2. Add the sliced ginger, crushed cardamom, and whole cloves; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 3. Stir in the 1 tsp tea powder and continue to simmer for 2 minutes.
• 4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let steep for 1 minute.
• 5. Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh sieve.

🔥 Serve

• Serve the spiced herbal tea hot in mugs or small cups.
• Optional: add a drizzle of honey or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.
• Pair with plain biscuits, savory snacks like murukku, or enjoy on its own as a soothing break.