Moon Tea

INGREDIENTS:

10 (1" pieces) of Ginger (Adrak)
4 Cinnamon Sticks (Dal Cheeni) (broken)
1 tsp. Green Cardamom Pods (Choti Ilaichi)
2 ¼ tsp. Black Peppercorns (Saabut Kaali Mirch)
1 tsp. Whole Cloves (Loung)
½ tsp. Fennel Seeds (Sounf)
½ tsp. Licorice Root
½ tsp. Allspice
5 cups Water
3 tbsp. Honey (Shehed)
Milk (to taste)


METHOD:

Combine everything except for milk and honey, in a saucepan.
Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat, and let sit for another 35 minutes (covered).
Strain out the spices and add honey, and milk if desired.