Masala Chai Tea

Name: Masala Chai Tea
Ingredients: 4 whole cloves; 2 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped (no need to peel); 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons black tea

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
3 cups water
1 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped (no need to peel)
1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons black tea

Directions

1

With mortar and pestle, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon.
2

Place crushed spices in a small saucepan with the water, ginger and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
3

Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Let the tea steep, covered, for 3 minutes.
4

To serve, strain chai into a warmed teapot or cups.