Name: Masala Chai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 black peppercorns; 5 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 5 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick, about 2-inch (5-cm) long; A few thin slices of fresh ginger; 2 cups (500 ml) water; 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk; 2 tbsp (30 ml) strong unflavoured black tea (Darjeeling, for example); 3 tbsp (40 g) sugar, to taste

Ingredients

- 8 black peppercorns
- 5 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick, about 2-inch (5-cm) long
- A few thin slices of fresh ginger
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) strong unflavoured black tea (Darjeeling, for example)
- 3 tbsp (40 g) sugar, to taste

Preparation

- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the spices until they start becoming fragrant. Add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the milk, tea and sugar. Bring once more to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, or a little more for a thicker beverage. Strain through a sieve placed over a large cup with a spout or a teapot. Compost the aromatics. Pour into cups.

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