Masala Chai

Strong spiced milk tea with cardamom, ginger and cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp black tea leaves
• 4 green cardamoms, crushed
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Add water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Simmer for 3 minutes so the spices release their flavour.
3. Add the tea leaves and simmer for 2 more minutes.
4. Pour in the milk and sugar. Bring to a rolling boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes until the chai turns a rich colour.
6. Strain into cups and serve hot.