Homemade Gingerbread Black Tea In Just Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves or 2 tea bags
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2-3 whole cloves
- 1 small star anise optional
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- Honey or sweetener of choice to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Ingredients
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Slice the ginger thinly to release its flavor. If you’re using loose-leaf tea, have a strainer or tea infuser ready.
Step 2: Brew The Spiced Water
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the ginger slices, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise (if using). Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add The Tea
- Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Turn off the heat and strain the tea into a teapot or directly into mugs.
Step 4: Sweeten And Serve
- Stir in the molasses and sweetener of your choice. Adjust to taste.
- Pour the tea into your favorite mugs and enjoy it while it’s warm.