Fill teabags with spices and tea leaves for a gorgeous bespoke gift. They’re a lovely present at Christmas
Prep:10 mins
Makes 18 teabags
18 cardamom pods, cracked2 tbsp ground ginger1 tbsp ground cinnamon½ tbsp ground black pepper½ nutmeg, grated ¼ tsp ground cloves150g black assam tea leaves
STEP 1Toast the cardamom pods, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves in a dry frying pan for 1 min. STEP 2Mix the spices in a bowl with the tea leaves, then fill 18 empty teabags with the mixture and seal. Package with serving instructions: To make a chai latte, brew 1 teabag in 200ml boiled whole or coconut milk for 5 mins, then sweeten with honey to taste. Or, simply brew with boiling water. Will keep in a sealed jar for six months.
