8 3qtwater 1tbspfresh grated ginger 1tspblack peppercorns 5cardamom pods, broken open 1sticks cinnamon 1twhole cloves Place all ingredients into a 4 quart pot, cover and simmer on low for at least an hour. Try not to let it boil. You may dip into it as early as 20 minutes, but the longer it simmers the better. Excellent when done in the crock pot, too. To make with black tea, turn off burner and add a bag or two of good quality darjeeling tea, let steep for 10 minutes or to taste and remove bag. Ladle the tea into a big mug (through a strainer if need be), add honey, milk (optional), and sip slowly.