Peel and chop the ginger and crush the cardamom. Ideally grind both together in a mortar and pestle.

Put the water on the stove and add the ginger and cardamom and bring to a rolling boil

Add the tea leaves and boil away for 2-3 minutes and also add in the sweetener of your choice

Add in the cream and mix well and then turn off the heat and let the tea sit for another 1-2 minutes

Strain the tea into your serving cups and then well..... serve.