Somalia

Somali Spiced Tea  (Shaah)

-3 cloves
-1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
-3 whole black peppers
-10 cardamom pods
-2 black tea bags
-4 C. water
-sugar to taste

1) With a mortar and pestle, lightly crush all the spices.
2) In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil over
medium heat.
3) Add the crushed spices and continue to boil for a few more minutes.
4) Add the tea bags and continue to boil for 1 or 2 more minutes.
5) Strain the tea before serving.