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No. 113 · Tea

Masala chai

Cups or mugs · Brewed · 12 min · serves 2

Ingredients

  • Water250 ml
  • Whole milk250 ml
  • Loose-leaf black tea Assam works well2 tsp
  • Cardamom pods lightly crushed4
  • Cinnamon stick1 piece
  • Fresh ginger3 slices
  • Cloves2
  • Sugar or to taste2 tsp

Method

  1. Simmer the water with the spices for 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add the tea and simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the milk and sugar and bring back to a gentle simmer, watching it so it doesn't boil over.
  4. Strain into cups.