Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 None vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped out
  • 2 sticks cinnamon, broken
  • 3 None whole cloves
  • 5 None black peppercorns
  • 6 None green cardamom pods, bruised
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 None whole star anise
  • 2 tbsp English breakfast tea leaves
  • 1 tbsp powdered gelatin
  • None None Orange Cardamom Syrup
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 5 None green cardamom pods, bruised
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 None oranges, peeled, sliced, to serve

Method

  • Bring cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean, vanilla bean seeds, spices and tea leaves to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let infuse for 30 mins. Strain and discard spices and tea leaves. Strain again through cheesecloth, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, lightly oil 8 - 4 oz molds. Bloom gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water for 5 mins. Add to warm cream mixture and stir to combine. Gently heat until gelatin dissolves. Strain again then distribute between molds. Chill for 2-3 hours, until set.
  • For the orange cardamom syrup, bring orange zest, cardamom, sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • To serve, briefly run panna cotta molds under hot water to loosen then invert onto serving plates. Drizzle syrup over top and serve with orange slices.