Aromatic Spiced Tea

• 50g/2oz brown sugar
• 4 black cardamom pods

Lovers, beware: inspired by the rich abundance of the intensely scented spices found on the trail from Persia to India, this aromatic concoction combines ingredients said to have powerful aphrodisiac properties…

Put all the ingredients into your teapot, fill it with hot (but not scalding) water, stir to dissolve the sugar and leave to infuse until the tea is to your liking. Serve in a l