Description: This lightly-spiced sweet tea calmed the Fellowship after Gandalf fell in Moria.

Submitted by: Mallovoriel on 2004-12-03 17:04:09

Serves: 3 or 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup milk
3 tea bags, paper tags removed (black tea)
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp citrus zest (rind)

Instructions

Pour water into a pot. Add zest, ginger and nutmeg, and float cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Once bubbling, add tea bags. Let water steep to desired color. Strain through cheesecloth and return to pot if desired, otherwise remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Remove from heat and add honey and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Let it cool for a few minutes, and add milk. Serve in your favorite mug.