Pumpkin Spice Tea

5 from 1 vote

This pumpkin spice tea is made with fresh whole spices including cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg! This cozy drink recipe is the perfect way to warm up and bring comfort to your day!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks, fall drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 15kcal

Author: Sonia

Ingredients

1-2 cinnamon stick small
3 cloves
½- inch ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼- inch nutmeg or ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional - 3-4 whole black peppercorns
Optional - 3 green cardamom pods
2 cups water
2 tea bags (decaf or regular)
2 tablespoon milk more if desired

Instructions

Crush the cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger, nutmeg and any optional spices in a pan.
Add water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 7-9 minutes.
Add tea bags and brew for 1-2 minutes. Pour in milk and bring to a boil for another 3 minutes.
Strain into cups and enjoy hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

1. Crush spices well: Crushing the spices releases their essential oils, which enhances the flavor of the tea.
2. Boil the milk: Boiling the milk helps create a creamy texture in this tea.
3. Adjust spices: Feel free to adjust the amount of spices based on your taste preference.

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