Spiced Ginseng Iced Tea

• 8 cups cold water
• 8 cardamom pods, crushed
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise pod
• 8 ginseng tea bags
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey
• Ice cubes

1. In a large saucepan, combine the cold water with the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise and bring to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags.
3. Let steep for 5 minutes.
4. Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until it is dissolved.
5. Strain the tea into a pitcher and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
6. Serve in tall glasses over ice.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spiced-ginseng-iced-tea (may not work)