Yogi Jim's Yogi Tea.

Nothing tastes as good as a cup of Yogi Tea after Kundalini Yoga class! Students insisted; here is the recipe for our Yogi Tea:

10 cups spring water

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon whole cloves

40 whole green cardamom pods

1 1/2 - 2 cups sliced fresh ginger

6 small cinnamon sticks or 3 big sticks

1 black tea bag

2 cups whole milk

Honey to taste

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Combine water, black pepper, cloves, cardamom pods, ginger, and cinnamon in a slow cooker (crock pot).

Cook on low all night and wake up to a house that smells terrific.

Add the teabag and let steep for 3 minutes.

Strain ingredients and return to crock pot, on high heat.

Add milk and bring to a boil.

Add honey to taste.

To adjust the spiciness to your preference, add more milk and honey. Serve hot, warm or cold.

Short on time:  You may cook on high and let the mixture come to a boil for a while.  Then add the tea bag, strain….etc.

To make ahead: Yogi Tea will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Add milk only to the amount of Yogi Tea you plan to drink immediately.  Keep the remaining Yogi Tea in the refrigerator; reheat and add milk as desired.