Spiced Tea Aromatic Blend (Printable)
A warming, fragrant blend combining spices and black tea with milk for comforting sips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spices
01 - 4 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
02 - 4 whole cloves
03 - 1 cinnamon stick
04 - 1 star anise, optional
05 - 6 black peppercorns
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
→ Tea
07 - 2 cups water
08 - 2 cups whole milk or dairy-free alternative
09 - 2 tablespoons loose black tea (Assam or Darjeeling)
→ Sweetener
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, honey, or preferred sweetener to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, add water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns, and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes to extract aromatic flavors from the spices.
03 - Pour in the milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.
04 - Stir in the loose black tea and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the brew is strong and fragrant.
05 - Add sweetener to taste and stir until fully dissolved.
06 - Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into cups and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- This blend creates a cozy drink that feels like a secret cozy ritual shared just between friends
- The balance of spices and tea really warms you from the inside out on any dreary day
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- Don’t rush the simmering stage—allowing the spices enough time to release their flavors is what makes this tea shine
- Using freshly crushed spices triples the fragrance and makes your tea taste like it was brewed in a cozy kitchen far away
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- Experiment with tea varieties—Darjeeling adds floral notes while Assam brings robust malty flavors
- For a creamier texture, simmer the milk separately and whisk it in just before serving