B4U Recipes - Chai (Indian Tea)

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Chai (Indian Tea)

2 1/2 cups water
1cup milk
3 black tea bags
3 cardamom pods, crushed in a mortar
2 whole black peppercorns, crushed in a mortar
1/2 inch cinnamon sticks
1/8 teaspoon ginger powder (optional)
2 cloves
sugar, to taste

Directions ::..

1. Once water begins to boil add the cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, ginger (if using) and cloves.

2. Simmer over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add milk.

4. Add black tea bags and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until the desired strength of tea is reached.

5. Strain, serve and enjoy!

6. If you would like to sweeten things up a bit, add enough sugar (or sugar substitute) to suit your taste.