Chai Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the grated ginger, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns. Let it boil for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3
Add Tea Leaves
After 5 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the boiling water and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4
Add Milk and Sugar
Stir in 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar into the saucepan. Allow it to heat just until hot, but do not let it come to a boil.
5
Strain and Serve
Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot.