Have you ever wanted that special cup of tea, but you cannot
find it in the stores. Well, I am a tea lover. I prefer it over coffee. My favorite
tea is a rich combination of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan
black teas that I import from overseas.
To make a pot of tea, I stir the
following ingredients into a standard size ceramic tea pot filled with water and
a tea ball.
¼ tsp. of ground Saigon
Cinnamon
¼ tsp. of ground Ginger
1/8 tsp of ground Cloves
¼ tsp. of ground Black Pepper
Next I pack the tea ball with 1 ¼ tablespoon of the loose
leaf tea for richer flavor. You can use more or less tea per your personal
taste.
Finally, I brew my tea in the microwave (Yes, the Microwave) using the Beverage setting
for three minutes and ten seconds. When
the brewing is complete I let the pot sit from 2 to 3 minutes. Then I stir it
and brew the tea for another minute.
Using a pot holder, I remove the pot from the microwave and
let it cool a few moments. I then pour myself a richly tasting cup of the tea to
which I add sugar to sweeten. You can sweeten it with honey if you desire.
You can also brew the tea with ground Chicory or Cardamom.
However, the best way to find the right combination of tea and
spices that suits your palate is to experiment.