8 chinese-style red or black tea bags, or:
1/4 cup regular black tea
4 cup boiling water
1 ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Place tea in a teapot; pour water over tea. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Pour into 4 cups. To each serving, add a dash of ground cinnamon and
about 2 tablespoons of condensed milk; stir to blend. Typed by Syd
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Servings: 4 servings
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