Masala chai

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp strong loose black tea (Assam)
• 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 thin slice ginger, crushed
• 2 cloves, small piece cinnamon
• 2 tsp sugar, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Boil the water with the spices and ginger for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the tea and boil another minute.

3. 3

   Add milk and sugar and bring to a rolling boil — let it rise twice.

4. 4

   Strain into cups and drink immediately.