Ingredients
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- 2 tsp black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cardamom pods, slightly crushed
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 2–3 whole cloves
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for a creamier texture, or light coconut milk)
- 1–2 tbsp coconut sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil 1½ cups of water in a saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, sliced ginger, and cloves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in black tea leaves (or tea bags) and steep for 3-5 minutes based on your strength preference.
- Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and let simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Sweeten with 1-2 tablespoons of coconut sugar as desired.
- Strain into cups or mugs, discarding solids.
- Serve hot or cool over ice. Optionally garnish with ground cinnamon or star anise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg