Spiced Tea/Masala Chai

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water 
• 2 sticks cinnamon 
• 15 cardamom pods 
• 15 whole cloves 
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 
• 3 tbsp. black tea leaves 
• 1 cup milk 
• 3 tbsp. sugar

Method:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat. 
• Turn off heat, add tea, and cover pan. 
• Let stand for 3 minutes. 
• Strain liquid into another saucepan. 
• Add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
• As soon as tea begins to boil, pour into cups. Serve immediately. 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Serves 4 to 6