HOMEMADE CHAI

Homemade Chai image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bags black tea, such as Assam or Darjeeling
3/4 cup reduced-fat milk

Steps:

Bring spices, ginger, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer until liquid becomes aromatic, about 15 minutes. Whisk in sugar, then add tea bags; turn off heat and let steep 3 minutes.
While tea is steeping, warm a serving pot by rinsing several times with very hot water. Strain tea mixture through a fine strainer or a coffee filter into pot. Heat milk over medium heat until just simmering. Whisk until frothy. Pour into serving pot, stirring well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 44 g