Masala tea

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cardamom pods
• 5

Pour 1 litre of cold water into a saucepan and add the bay, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over a high heat. Add the ginger and cook for another two minutes, then add the tea leaves. Return to the boil and cook for one minute, then reduce the heat to a minimum and allow