Rose & fennel ice cubes with milk

When I first made this drink, the aroma of the sweet spices was so irresistible that I just had to try it as it boiled away in the saucepan. I had one spoon, then another, and then took a large tablespoon to guzzle some more, despite burning the roof of my mouth. The blend of saffron, cardamom, fennel and black pepper creates a luxurious aniseed-like flavour infused in a rich milk with a wonderfully nutty texture. For a while, I wondered if this should be served in small tea cups as a hot d