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Tea, the Dark Kind

Served in Book 1, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 — the mug Oldevar is always holding; what he offers instead of explanation.

This is what is in the mug.


The Dark Tea 1 mug. Do not let it cool before you drink it.

  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fine — or ¼ teaspoon ground
  • 1 green cardamom pod, cracked open
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosehips
  • 1 teaspoon dried apple pieces, or a thin slice of fresh apple
  • Honey, if you want it

Put the water, ginger, cardamom, and clove into a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer three minutes.

Pull it off the heat. Add the rosehips and the apple. Cover. Five minutes.

Strain into the mug. If you want honey, add it now. Stir once.

Drink it before it cools. It will not wait.