Pour the water into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Once the water reaches a boil, add the black tea leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick to the saucepan. Stir gently to ensure the flavors are well distributed.

Allow the tea and spices to simmer for about 5 minutes, ensuring a medium heat level. This will enable the flavors to meld beautifully and create a robust infusion.

After the simmering time, strain the tea into cups or teapots using a fine-mesh strainer. You can add sugar or honey to taste if desired. Serve the tea hot and garnish each cup with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness.