Gather

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 black tea bags
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups milk

Go

1. In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add honey, tea, vanilla and spices.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove tea bags, add milk and warm to a near boil.
5. Remove from heat and serve in Mom’s favorite mug.

This article first appeared in the May 2010 issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. Copyright © 2010 by Focus on the Family. Used by permission.