Chaider

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring apple cider, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and press down to submerge. Cover and let steep 5 minutes.

   Step 2

   Strain tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass, pressing firmly on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Wipe out saucepan. Return chaider to saucepan and reheat over medium until just barely simmering.

   Step 3

   Divide chaider and ghee, if using, between mugs. Serve hot.

   Step 4

   Do Ahead: Cider and tea mixture can be made 5 days ahead. Strain and chill. Gently reheat in a small saucepan over medium heat.