Slemp (Hot Spiced Milk) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart milk
1/4 sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
lemon peel from one lemon
1/8 teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon black tea, brewed
nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan place the milk, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon peel, and saffron. Bring to a boil. then remove from the heat and stir in the tea. Allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into cups and serve warm. Top with nutmeg if desired.