MASALA CHAI (INDIAN SPICED TEA)

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this is a classic indian masala chai. i would venture to say half a billion people are drinking some version of this every morning. and for good reason -- it is super delicious!

Provided by Bonnie bonbon

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
3 -5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2 -3 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sucanat
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Steps:

  • put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
  • cover and let simmer for few minutes.
  • add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
  • bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
  • add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
  • steep for 5 minutes.
  • pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.

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