3 cups water
3 whole cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole anise seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 heaping tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
Two 1-inch by 1-inch pieces fresh lemon rind
Two 1-inch by 1-inch pieces fresh lemon rind
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons honey or sugar
1 Lipton tea bag or any other kind of
orange pekoe-black tea bag
orange pekoe-black tea bag
2 almonds
2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
3. Add honey and mix well.
4. Turn off heat, add tea bag and steep 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Strain tea. Serve hot.
Yield: Serves One Couple (makes 2 1/2 cups)
