Masala Chai

Ingredients

Water

2 cups

Fresh ginger

1 inch, grated

Cardamom pods

4, crushed

Cinnamon stick

1

Cloves

3

Black peppercorns

4, crushed

Black tea leaves

2 tablespoons

Milk

1 cup

Sugar

2 tablespoons, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2. Add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and crushed black peppercorns to the boiling water.
3. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse their flavors into the water.
4. Stir in the black tea leaves and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes, letting the tea steep with the spices.
5. Pour in 1 cup of milk and add sugar to taste. Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
6. Once heated through, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve into cups.
7. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cardamom pod if desired, and enjoy the soothing warmth of this delightful beverage.