Tejal's Turmeric Tea

Turmeric milk is a simple infusion of warm milk with turmeric that exists with countless variations in homes across India, where it's known as haldi doodh. The drink might include black pepper, and a touch of jaggery or honey to sweeten it. This hybridized version lies somewhere closer to a masala chai with a dose of black tea and a spoon of fresh grated ginger. The recipe makes two dainty portions, or one robust one, but it's in the spirit of things to play with the ratios to suit your own taste.

Ingredients

¼ cup water
½ teaspoon dried Pragati Turmeric
1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 Baraka Cardamom pod
1 Wild Cinnamon Quill
3 black Aranya Black Pepper
½ tablespoon honey
1 cup milk (or nut milk)
1-2 tsp Chota Tingrai Black Tea or 1 black tea bag

Methods

In a small pan over low heat, add the water, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns and honey.
Bring to a simmer, then pour in milk, and add the tea bag. When milk is steaming, use a spoon to taste, and add more honey if you like.
Pour through a fine-mesh strainer right into a cup, and drink while hot.