For a days worth:
2 - Quarts water
1 - 3" fresh Ginger root, sliced thin
You can stop here and have a nice ginger water.
Or you can continue with:
3 - Whole Cloves
2 - Heaped Teaspoons of Coriander seeds (grind fresh)
2 - Tablespoons of Cardamom Seed (decorticated)
3 - Stars of Star Anise (broken apart)
1 - 6" Cinnamon Stick (broken into small pieces)
9 - Whole Pepper Corns (crushed)
2 - Heaped teaspoons Orange Peal
Bring to a boil for at least 10 minutes
Then let sit until you are ready to serve.
To serve:
Bring to a boil again and add:
Darjeeling Tea (loose, 1 Teaspoon per cup)
Milk or Soymilk (to taste)
Serve with honey available for those who like it sweet.
All ingredients ORGANIC whenever possible!