Nepali Spiced Tea

Chai is easy to make and wonderful to enjoy. It is often enjoyed after a meal of Curry. This particular recipe, known as Chiah (pronounced "chee-ah") is one of many variations served in Southern Asia and some parts of Africa. This recipe is from one of my favorite books: Extending the Table and was contributed by Selma Unruh.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  black tea leaves (or 3 tea bags)
• 5  cups boiling water
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk, heated
• 1⁄3-2⁄3 cup sugar
• 4  whole cloves
• 2 -3  cardamom pods, cracked open (or 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom)
• 1  cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Steep tea in boiling water.
2. Add milk, sugar, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick.
3. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Strain and serve hot.