- To a sauce pan add 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder and 2 crushed cardamoms. bring to a boil. Now add 2 teaspoon tea leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Now add 1/2 cup milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea well. Add 2 teaspoons jaggery powder to a cup. Add strained tea and mix well. Serve jaggery tea hot.