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Teas: Indian Spice Tea

Source of Recipe

After Dinner, Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series


Recipe Introduction

Serve this traditional Indian beverage as a soothing finish to any spicy dinner, or as a pick-me-up on a chilly night. Low-fat milk will result in a less rich but nontheless comforting beverage. If you don't have loose tea on hand, substitute 6 tea bags.

List of Ingredients

6 cups water
5 slices fresh ginger
2 orange zest strips, each 3 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide
6 whole cloves
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons tea leaves, preferably jasmine, Darjeeling, or Assam
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar



Recipe

In a large, heavy saucepan over low-heat, combine the water, ginger, orange zest, cloves, and fennel seeds. Cover, bring to a simmer, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Add the milk and tea leaves and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.

Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Strain into warmed cups and serve at once.

YIELD: 6 Servings