Add the ginger, cardamom, and cloves to a metal tea ball or a tea filter bag and set aside.
1 slice fresh ginger, 2 fresh cardamom pods, 2 whole cloves
Boil two cups of water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat.
2 cups water
Add the metal tea ball or tea filter bag, cinnamon stick and black tea bag to the pan. Stir, then let it steep, about 5 minutes.
1 cinnamon stick, 1 black tea bag
Remove the tea ball, cinnamon stick and tea bag from the tea. Stir in the milk and sugar, then use an immersion blender to froth the milk while it's still hot.
1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Serve as is or pour over ice, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
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