This delicious and festive beverage works great as a welcoming beverage for your guests’ arrival or as a perfect end to a sumptuous meal. Many of the herbs and spices are also helpful for enhancing digestion.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups water
15 whole cloves
15 whole cardamom pods
15 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon of fennel seeds
2 sticks of cinnamon
4 slices of fresh ginger root ¼” thick
1 teaspoon of orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 cup plain soy or rice milk (dairy milk can also be used)
Maple syrup or agave nectar to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place water with all spices and ginger root in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add milk, vanilla and orange zest. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Turn heat off. Strain tea and add any needed sweetener. Blend in a blender for added froth if desired. Serve in mugs or a teapot.
Makes 4-5 cups
Original Recipe by Mary Purdy
I'd revise and use almond, hemp or coconut milk in here. Also adding Rooibus tea leaves (non caffeinated) is great!
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