Step 1

In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, ground your cardamom pods until the seeds are finely ground and the pods are split.

Step 2

Boil the water in a small pot over medium heat. Add the cloves, nutmeg, and ground cardamom. Simmer until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat. Stir in the tea. Turn on the heat to medium. Let the tea boil up twice, being careful the boiling tea doesn’t boil over the pot.

Step 5

Remove from heat, and stir in the milk until combined.

Step 6

Immediately strain, and serve hot.

Step 7

Enjoy!