Masala Chai Tea

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Masala Chai Tea
Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk (soy, almond, whole, etc)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped or grated
• 4 whole cloves
• 6 whole cardamom seed pods, pressed or ground
• 1 cinnamon stick, optional
• 1/4 tsp black peppercorns, optional
• sugar (or other sweeteners) to taste

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the tea, water, milk, ginger, cloves, and cardamom (and other spices, if using), to a boil.
2. Quickly reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the flavor reaches the desired intensity.
3. Add the desired amount of sweetener; at least 1 teaspoon is recommended.
4. Strain the mixture into a cup and serve hot!