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Tea Tea

A comforting blend of black tea and warm spices, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Hot Drinks
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Global
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tea base
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 pods cardamom, cracked Crack the pods slightly to release flavor.
  • 4-5 bags black tea bags or 1/4 cup loose black tea
For serving
  • 2 cups half & half or whole milk Adjust according to preference.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crack the cardamom pods slightly to release flavor.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, and black tea. Bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for 8–10 minutes until the tea is dark and reduced to about 2 cups.
  4. Strain the tea into a clean pot or container to remove solids.
  5. Add the granulated sugar and stir to dissolve.
  6. Pour in half & half (or whole milk) and heat until hot but not boiling.
  7. Serve hot, optionally placing the used cardamom pods in cups as a thoughtful touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Tea Tea is best served hot in cozy mugs. You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream for extra flair. If you're feeling adventurous, try serving it with a cinnamon stick for stirring! Make sure to crack the cardamom pods but don’t crush them too much, as you want the flavor to seep out without making the tea too gritty.

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