mini-cooking project

I've been craving hot apple cider. A weird thing to crave, I realize, but herbal tea just hasn't been cutting it lately, and cocoa didn't fit the bill, either. Enter, "fake-it" spiced cider:

Ingredients:
apple juice concentrate
water
stick cinnamon
whole star anise
whole cloves
whole allspice
whole cardamom
smashed fresh ginger
freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:
Chuck everything in a pot, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Strain and serve. (Or cool, chill, and microwave a cup at a time as needed!)

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I am SO ready for the weekend! Can't wait until 6:00 tonight, when I can finally RELAX!