Description
A warm, comforting spiced tea known as Khunjul, made with black tea, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Perfect for chilly days or peaceful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons loose black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 thin slices fresh ginger
- 2 cups water
- Sugar or honey, to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add black tea and steep for 3–5 minutes.
- Lower heat and simmer gently for another 10 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in sugar or honey to taste. Add milk if desired.
- Strain into cups and serve hot.
Notes
- Lightly crush whole spices to release more flavor.
- Use fresh ginger slices for a spicier, brighter taste.
- Reheat gently to avoid bitterness from overcooked tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg