Special Teas

• 4 cups water
• 3 cardamom pods
• 3 whole allspice
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1-inch vanilla bean
• About 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon black tea (or 4 tea bags)
• Milk to taste (regular, nonfat, soy, or rice)

Put water in a saucepan with cardamom, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean. Simmer for 5 minutes, bring to a boil, and pour over black tea. Let steep for a few minutes. Add honey and milk to taste.