Ingredients:
water
2 whole cloves
2 pinches anise seeds
3 pieces crystallized ginger
5 pinches cinnamon ( or 1 cinnamon stick- easier to strain)
honey or sugar or artificial sweetener, etc
Directions:
Heat water in coffee cup for about 2 min, or until nearly boiling.
Add spices to water and let sit for 2-8 min, depending on how flavorful you want it.
Strain mixture (this is easier if a cinnamon stick was used).
Sweeten (if desired); I like blueberry honey and/or a mixture of 1 teaspoon maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon light cream.
Try making a mixture of 4 teaspoons pine nuts, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon light cream to serve with tea. This side dish tastes best served cool.
Servings: 1
Time preparation: 18 min.
Time total: 20 min.