Turmeric Tea

Originally from the NY Times Magazine cooking section

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon dried turmeric (or a 1/2-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and grated)
  • 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 black peppercorns
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup milk (or nut milk)
  • 1 black tea bag

In a small pan over low heat, add the water, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns and honey. Bring to a simmer, then pour in milk, and add the tea bag. When milk is steaming, use a spoon to taste, and add more honey if you like. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer right into a cup, and drink while hot.