INGREDIENTS
2
whole black peppercorns
3
green cardamom pods, gently smashed with side of knife (available at Whole Foods)
3
whole cloves
1
cinnamon stick
1/2
inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thin
1
vanilla bean, scraped and seeds reserved
1 tbsp
black tea, preferably Assam (you could also tear open a tea bag)
1 1/2 cups
water
1/2 cup
milk
1 tbsp
sugar or honey