Makes1 cup
- Active time:10 min
- Start to finish:15 min
October 2000
This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.
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1
teaspoon
ground cardamom
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1/2
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1/8
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
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1/8
teaspoon
ground cloves
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1
cup
water
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1
(1/4-inch-thick) slice fresh ginger
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Stir all ground spices together in a small bowl.
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Bring water to a boil. Add 1/8 teaspoon spice mixture and ginger and simmer 4 minutes. Pour tea through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter or paper towel in a cup.
Cooks' note: Spice mixture keeps in an airtight container, chilled, 3 months.