Yogi Bhajan's Yogi Tea

In Ayurvedic this tea recipe is known to help improve digestion, purify the blood, strengthen immune system, ward off intestinal parasites, and increase vitality.

4 qts of water
25 wholes cloves
30 peppercorns
25 green cardamon pods
6-8 3/4" cinnamon sticks
3-4" knob of ginger, scrubbed and sliced
1 tsp. loose black tea or 2 tea backs
* optional 1 Tbsp fennel seeds - try it sometimes for a slightly sweeter tea

Bring water to fast boil & throw in cloves until they are dancing for about 1 minute. Then add the other spices. Lower heat to a slow simmer and let simmer for about 1 hr. Turn off and add tea. Let sit for at least 1 hr, I like to leave it over night. Strain and refrigerate.

Warm up as needed with milk or milk alternative and honey to taste. The honey and milk work with the tea to enhance the healing effects.