Slow cooker chia tea

Ingredients

• 15 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces)

• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

• 25 whole cloves

• 15 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

• 3 whole peppercorns

• 3-1/2 quarts water

• 8 black tea bags

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. Place first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and water in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8 hours. Discard spice bag.

2. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in milk; heat through. Serve warm.