Ingredients
|
Quantity
|
Whole cloves
|
4
|
Cardamom pods
|
2
|
Cinnamon stick – broken up
|
1
|
Water
|
3 cups
|
Ground ginger
|
¼ tsp
|
Freshly ground pepper
|
1/8 tsp
|
Milk
|
½ cup
|
Granulated sugar
|
2 tbsp
|
Black tea
|
2 tbsp
|
In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon.
Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and
pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep
for 5 minutes.
Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from
the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai,
then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.