IngredientsMilk - 1 cupTea - 2 tspWater - 1.5 cupGinger - 2 " piece (crushed)Cardamom - 2 pods (crushed)Sugar/Honey - to tasteLemon - 1/2 piece
Method
1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil along with crushed ginger and cardamon pods.(You could also add ginger powder and cardamom powder)2. Add the tea leaves and let it come to a rolling boil again.3. Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes for all the essence of the tea to be released in the water.4. The basic ginger cardamom tea is ready. You could flavour it in different ways. I've given 2 options below.
Type - I (Ginger tea with milk - Chai)5. Add the milk to the above tea water and bring it to a boil.6. Strain the tea using a strainer, add enough sugar and enjoy it piping hot with biscuits.
Type II (Ginger Lemon tea with honey) 5. Strain the tea to a cup and squeeze in the lemon juice.6. Add honey to taste and enjoy it after a heavy meal or as a refreshing drink. This type of tea could be served hot or cold.
