Basic Chai Tea

Basic Chai Tea is made with a lot of Oriental spices, it is easy to vary and fun to experiment with. Adjust the amount of spice to your taste,, or try adding mint, fennel, ginger, cloves or other spices as you wish

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup milk (2% or greater fat content preferred)
• 2  tablespoons sugar (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1  small cinnamon stick
• 1⁄4 inch  piece fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons black tea

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except black tea in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add tea and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and serve immediately.