· 4 ½ c water
· 1-2 sticks cinnamon
· 1 3” piece of fresh ginger, chopped -OR- 1/2 tsp ground
· 7 cardamom pods -OR- 1/2 tsp ground
· 1 star anise pod
· 10-20 cloves
· ¼ tsp ground black pepper
· ½ tsp ground nutmeg
· 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
· 10 bags black tea
· ½ c. brown sugar
· 1 Tbsp honey
· 1 Tbsp vanilla
Prepare the spices and the tea, and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil, and remove from heat, then seep the spices and tea for 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture into a 4-cup jar, discarding the spices. Add the sugar, honey and vanilla, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Store refrigerated. With the store bought concentrate, I usually mixed it half and half with milk. This stuff is a little bit strong for that, so I've been filling the glass 1/3 full of concentrate and the other 2/3 full of milk. I hope you enjoy! I just have to picture my little helper in his bean bag, too:
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