Sweet, Sharp and Aromatic Spices

1.  Peppercorns, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Pomegranate 2. Cardamom

Do you want to spice up your tea?  Consider adding aromatic spices.  You can combine a mixture of these spices with black tea to make a zesty chai tea.  You also can create a special cup of coffee by adding these spices.  Also, consider making garam masala (a hot spice mixture) to flavor any dish or combine with other ingredients to make a curry.

Chai Tea Recipe: 

For 2-3 cups of chai tea, bring the following ingredients to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes on low heat:

1 1/4 cups water

3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon black tea

4 crushed cardamom pods
8 crushed peppercorns

1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger

1/2 stick cinnamon

1 or 2 tablespoons of honey

Strain before serving. 

For a change, toss in a few slivered almonds.