Masala Chai

Warm up with a proper cup of Masala Chai. This recipe has all the fragrant spices and creamy milk you want, great for any time of day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups milk
• 4 teaspoons black tea leaves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 2 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick (about 2.5 cm)
• 0.25 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Gently crush 4 green cardamom pods and 2 cloves using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon. Break 1 small cinnamon stick into smaller pieces.
2. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick pieces, and 0.25 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once the water comes to a boil, add 4 teaspoons black tea leaves. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the tea to steep and the spices to infuse.
4. Pour in 1.5 cups milk and add 4 teaspoons sugar. Stir well to combine. Bring the chai back to a rolling boil.
5. Once it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chai has a rich color and strong aroma. Be careful not to let it boil over.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour the chai through a fine-mesh strainer into serving cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.
7. Serve the Masala Chai hot and enjoy.

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