Masala Chai

Ingredients

Makes two servings.

• 2 1/4 cups (532 ml) filtered water
• 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 4 green cardamom pods, cracked open
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, optional
• 1/2-inch (~4 g) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
• 2 black tea bags or 3 tsp loose leaf black tea
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tsp sugar

Directions

1. Lightly crush cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns.
2. Add water, milk, sugar, and spices to saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 7-10 minutes.
4. Turn off heat and add tea.
5. Steep for 5 minutes.
6. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into mugs.
7. Use a milk frother to create a foam on top.