Masala Chai

Description

Masala chai is a tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. Originating in South Asia, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses.

Ingredients (Servings: 2)

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
• 4 whole cloves
• ½ cinnamon stick
• 5 pods green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 pod black cardamom, split open
• 2 black tea bags
• ⅔ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps

1. Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and black cardamom.
3. Simmer until flavors infuse, about 5 minutes.
4. Add tea bags, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add milk and sugar, bring back to a boil.
6. Strain tea into mugs.