Masala Chai

• 400ml whole milk
• 200ml water
• 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea (Assam)
• 3cm fresh ginger, grated
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns.

2. 2

   Simmer 3 minutes to extract spice flavors.

3. 3

   Add black tea. Simmer 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add milk and sugar. Bring back to a simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring, until chai is fragrant and slightly reduced.

6. 6

   Strain through a fine sieve into cups.

7. 7

   Serve hot.

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