Winter Recipe: Masala Ginger Lime Tea

This special tea will keep you warm this winter.

Masala Ginger Lime Tea

Ingredients

• 1 l water
• 1" ginger, sliced
• 2" cinnamon stick
• 3 green cardamoms
• 5 cloves
• 1 tsp carom seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• Pinch of salt
• 1-2 tsp tea leaves/2 tea bags
• Lime juice to taste
• Honey/brown sugar/jaggery to taste

Method

• Bring the water to a boil in a pan.
  Add all the ingredients (except tea, lime juice and honey).
  Simmer for 8-10 minutes on a low flame till it is slightly reduced.
• When done, switch off the flame and add the tea leaves.
  Keep it covered for 5 minutes. Then strain and serve with lime juice and honey/brown sugar/jaggery to taste.

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