Chai IIi

The taste of the fenneland the cardamom make a great combination in this drink.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  teaspoons  loose black tea (Preferably Indian)
• 2  cardamom pods
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄2 cup milk
•  sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the water, tea, cardamom, and fennel seeds in a large saucepan and simmer over low het for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk and 1 to 2 minutes later, or when the mixtureis back to a simmer, strain the tea into 2 cups. Add sugar, if desired.
2. VARIATION: To make Chai III without milk, combine the water, tea, cardamom, and fennel seeds in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain the tea into 2 cups.