Masala tea

For the spice mix, grind bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and cloves in a mortar. A coffee grinder can be used instead of a mortar — it will be much faster.

Sift the resulting mixture through a fine sieve. Store in a tightly sealed jar.

Pour water into a pot, add tea, ginger, and 2 grams of spice mix, bring to a boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Add milk, bring to a boil and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add sugar or honey at the end.