Description
A creamy, warming beverage infused with bold black tea, aromatic cinnamon sticks, and pungent whole cloves for a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 bags of strong black tea (or 2 tbsp loose leaf)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine water, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add black tea bags or loose leaves to the pot, reduce heat to low, and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and increase heat slightly to bring the mixture back to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in honey or brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to integrate flavors.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into mugs and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired