2 star anise 4 cardamom pods 4 cloves 1/4 tsp dried chilli 1 cinnamon stick 3 slices of ginger 1 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated or use tsp ground 2 cups water 2 Tbs black tea 2 cups milk 2 Tbs honey or to taste
1. Put the anise in a saucepan. Bruise the cardamom and add. Add therest of the spices and the water then bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tea, milk and honey. Simmer for a further 3 minutes while stirring to dissolve the honey. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes before straining then serving.