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Asian: Galangal Tea

Source of Recipe


Encyclopedia of Asian Food






List of Ingredients



• 2-1/2 cups water
  
• 8 to 10 thin slices fresh galangal
  
• 2 tsp black tea leaves
  
• Sugar, to taste
  
• Milk, optional
  






Instructions



1. Bring water to boil with the galangal.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, heat a teapot and put the tea into it. After the water has boiled for a couple of minutes, pour it in with the tea. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Strain into two cups and sweeten, if desired. You can add milk too, if you want.
   
   Makes 2 cups.