Yogi Tea

2 quarts water
15 whole cloves
20 black peppercorns
3 sticks cinnamon
20 green cardamom pods, crushed or split
8 or more 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger root
1/2 tsp. black tea

Prep. Time: 3 hours
Yield: 2 quarts

Bring water to boil in a 3- to 4-quart pot. Add cloves and boil for 1 minute. Then add black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom pods and ginger root.

Cover and boil gently for at least 30 minutes. (For best flavor, cover tightly and boil over a low heat for 2 to 3 hours).

After boiling, turn off and add black tea (do not omit) and let tea cool. Strain tea and refrigerate.

To serve, reheat and sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup. Add soy milk or dairy milk.

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