Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Black Tea | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 15 whole cloves
- 20 black peppercorns
- 3 sticks of cinnamon
- 20 green cardamom pods (crushed or split)
- 8 or more ¼-inch (0.75cm) slices of fresh ginger root
- ½ tsp black tea (decaffinated black tea is acceptable)
Directions
Bring 2 quarts (about 2 L ) water to boil in 3–4-quart pot .
Add cloves and boil for 1 minute.
Add peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom pods and ginger.
Cover and simmer gently for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 2–3 hours.
Remove from heat and add tea.
Strain ingredients from the finished tea.
When ready to drink, sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup . Add soy milk or dairy milk .