Makes two cups. Multiply as desired to make a big batch.
      
    Ingredients
- 20 ounces of water (about 2 2/3 cups)
 - 6 whole cloves
 - 8 whole green cardamom pods, cracked
 - 8 whole black peppercorns
 - 1 stick cinnamon
 - 4 slices ginger root (about a thumb's worth) optional:
 - 2 bags of tea (black or herbal; rooiboos is nice)
 - 1/2 cup milk
 
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil and add spices. Cover and simmer, 15-20 minutes. If desired, add black tea to steep a few minutes, then add milk. Remove from heat, strain, and maybe sweeten with a little honey.
 - You can also just pour boiling water over the loose herbs in your cup, and let sit 10+ minutes before adding milk and/or sweetener.