Ginger-Spiced Tea

Name: Ginger-Spiced Tea
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 6 whole cardamom pods; 4 fresh or crystallized ginger slices; 2 1 1/2 x 3-inch orange peel strips (orange part only); 6 whole cloves; 2 cups low-fat milk; 6 teaspoons tea leaves (preferably Darjeeling or Assam); 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

August 20, 2004

A lovely change of pace from café au lait, cappuccino or hot chocolate, and lower in fat and calories, too.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

6 cups water

6 whole cardamom pods

4 fresh or crystallized ginger slices

2 1 1/2 x 3-inch orange peel strips (orange part only)

6 whole cloves

2 cups low-fat milk

6 teaspoons tea leaves (preferably Darjeeling or Assam)

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. 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. Mix in sugar. Strain tea. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.)