Most nights this is my evening tea. I’ll modifying the ingredients, depending on how I’m feeling. If my stomach is unsettled I’ll up the ginger, if I want something milder I’ll just do a few ingredients and cook it less time. You do want to simmer it for a minimum of 10 minute though, to bring out the full flavour and all the healthy properties.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 — 2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 — 3 knobs of turmeric

• 1 — 2 knobs of ginger

• 4 — 5 black peppercorns

• 2 — 3 whole cloves

• raw honey (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring about four cups of water to a low simmer and add all the ingredients.

2. Simmer for 10 — 20 minutes.

3. Pour through a mesh strainer and serve with a small drizzle of raw (preferably locally-sourced) honey

NOTES

This recipe is totally flexible. All of these ingredients are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and work to boost immunity. You can add more or less as desired. I like a mildly spicy tea and find it really helps with digestion.