Cookbook:Yogi Tea

Yogi tea is a spiced tea similar to chai. It is also the brand name of a line of herbal teas.

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)

Procedure

 * 1) Bring 2 quarts (about 2 L) water to boil in 3–4-quart pot.
 * 2) Add cloves and boil for 1 minute.
 * 3) Add peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom pods and ginger.
 * 4) Cover and simmer gently for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 2–3 hours.
 * 5) Remove from heat and add tea.
 * 6) Let cool.
 * 7) Strain ingredients from the finished tea.
 * 8) When ready to drink, sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup. Add soy milk or dairy milk.