Masala Chai

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 2 tsp (4 g) loose black tea (Assam is ideal) or 2 tea bags
• 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 tsp (8 g) sugar, or to taste

Instructions

1. Combine water, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in a small saucepan and boil 3 minutes.
2. Add the tea and simmer 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the milk and sugar and heat until just about to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, watching so it does not boil over.
4. Strain into two cups and serve hot.