How to make authentic Indian masala chai?

How to Make Authentic Indian Masala Chai

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of water
• 2 teaspoons of black loose-leaf tea
• 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger root
• 4-6 cardamom pods
• 6-8 black peppercorns
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2-3 cloves
• ¼–1/3 cup of sweetener (sugar, honey, or jaggery)
• ½ cup of full cream or 2.5% milk

Instructions:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of black loose-leaf tea.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger root, 4-6 cardamom pods, 6-8 black peppercorns, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2-3 cloves.
4. Cover and let the tea and spices simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add ¼ to 1/3 cup of sweetener (sugar, honey or jaggery).
6. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Add ½ cup of full-cream or 2.5% milk and bring it to a boil.
8. Remove the pot from the stove and strain it into cups.
9. Enjoy your Authentic Indian Masala Chai!

Note: Feel free to experiment with the spices and sweetness to create your own unique Masala Chai blend.