Indian Masala Chai

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons black tea (decaf is best)

Recipe

• 1 in a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder.
• 2 transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil.
• 3 remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
• 4 add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
• 5 remove from the heat and add the tea.
• 6 cover and let steep for 3 minutes.
• 7 stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
• 8 enjoy!