Tea for a Cough

When our son came home from 2+ years overseas, he came back with a small, irritating, cough. After researching my Healing Spices book, I concocted this recipe, which has proven most helpful as well as delicious.

Place in saucepan:

1 qt. water

1 T cloves (whole)

2 tsp anise seed

1 tsp cardamom

Bring to boil, then simmer 40 minutes to 2 hours. 

Strain.

Add milk/almond milk and unsweetened cocoa if desired.

Reboil. 

Add sweetener to taste. (I like to use homemade Stevia water.)

Pour and enjoy.