How to make authentic Indian masala chai?

How to Make Authentic Indian Masala Chai

Ingredients Needed

• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom (black)
• 4 cloves
• 5 Cardamom (green)
• 1/2 inch Cinnamon (Dalchini)
• 2 teaspoons loose black Tea Leaves
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Heat the water in a pan. Add cardamom (black), cloves, cardamom (green) and the cinnamon.
2. Stir occasionally until the water comes to a rolling boil.
3. Now add the tea leaves and sugar. Stir for a minute until the sugar is dissolved into the water.
4. Add milk. Stir once and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Turn off the heat and let the tea steep for 5 minutes. Strain the tea before serving it.

Tips

• You can adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
• If you prefer, you can also use tea bags instead of tea leaves.
• If you like your chai stronger, you can let the tea steep for a longer time.
• You can also adjust the amount/combination of spices to suit your taste.