Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      teaspoons     whole coriander
   1                    star anise
   2      sticks        cinnamon -- broken
   1      teaspoon      whole black peppercorns
   1      teaspoon      allspice
   1      teaspoon      cardamom pods
   1      teaspoon      cloves
   1      teaspoon      dried orange peel
   1      teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
   3      quarts        water
   2      tablespoons   indian black tea leaves
   1      tablespoon    vanilla extract
                        honey -- milk, or cream, to
                        -- taste

Preparation:

This East Indian blend is spicy and soothing In a small bowl combine coriander anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, all spice, cardamom, cloves, and orange peel. In a spice mill or coffee grinder, coarsely grind the spices. Mix in the ginger and nutmeg. Pour the water into a one gallon pot and add the spice mixture. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tea and vanilla and steep 3 to 5 minutes. Strain the liquid into a large pitcher. You may want to add honey, milk, or cream, or wait and offer these to your guests on the side. Tea can be served hot or chilled. Makes 3 quarts.