Ingredients:
8 cups water
10 whole cloves
8 coriander seeds
8 green cardamom pods, crushed
6 cinnamon sticks
4 black peppercorns
2 star anise
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Milk (any kind)
Honey as desired
Instructions:
Combine all the above ingredients, water through ginger, in a large pot on the stove over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Stir in milk and honey to taste.
Serves 4.