Chai, 8 Spice Tea Masala

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[edit] Description

This is my favorite chai recipe. If you like the authentic taste of Indian restaurant tea this is it.

[edit] Ingredients

• ¼ TSP. black peppercorns
• ¼ teaspoons carom seeds
• 1 TSP. Dried ginger or 2-3 slices of fresh gingerroot
• 1 TSP. Ground cinnamon
• 1 black cardamom pod
• Seeds from 25 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• ½ TSP. Fennel seeds
• 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea or a tea bag (any kind of tea will work, I like black or [[green tea].
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of milk

[edit] Directions

• First grind ingredients (don’t grind fresh ginger)
• In a pot bring water to a boil.
• Add spices (and fresh ginger slices if using) and simmer for 5 min.
• Add the tea.
• Boil for 1 min. then add milk and boil once more.
• Strain into a cup
• Serve with honey or Sugar to taste.