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Ethiopian Spice Tea

This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

1

teaspoon ground cardamom

1

/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1

/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1

cup water

1

(1/4-inch-thick) slice fresh ginger

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir all ground spices together in a small bowl.

    Step 2

    Bring water to a boil. Add 1/8 teaspoon spice mixture and ginger and simmer 4 minutes. Pour tea through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter or paper towel in a cup.