Masala chai

Ingredients

Initial boil

• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 black cardamom
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 6 bay leaves
• 3 medium cinnamon sticks
• 4-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and chopped

Final simmer

• 1/4 cup black tea
• 6 cups milk

Directions

1. Boil water, spices, and sugar for 10 minutes
2. Add milk and tea, boil for 5 minutes