Chai Tea

A rich and flavourful tea. Bringing the liquid to a boil twice after the milk has been added seems to make it a richer chai tea.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8  cardamom pods
• 2  tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1  cinnamon stick, 2 inches long
• 8  whole cloves
• 6  whole black peppercorns
• 4  cups cold water
• 5  tea bags
• 1  cup milk
• 1 -2  tablespoon honey or 1 -2  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Crush the cardamom pods with the side of a knife and place in a saucepan along with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns. Add water and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain, pressing spices and tea bags with a spoon to remove the rich liquid. Return liquid to pot, add milk and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat.
4. Add honey or sugar to taste and than return to boil twice more, allowing a minute of cooling between each boil.
5. Serve hot in tea mugs or cups that have been warmed. Makes 6 cups.