Beat butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer until smooth.

In another bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, ginger, fennel, cardamom, and tea leaves. Mix well

Add to butter mixture and beat on low speed until blended.

Set 1-tbsp. balls of dough 1 in. apart on sheets and flatten them slightly

Bake until cookies are light golden for 10-12 minutes at 180 degree celcius

Store airtight.

Tips: you may choose to add white Choco chips to the dough before baking for extra sweetness