Spiced Indian Masala Chai

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of traditional Indian masala chai with this homemade recipe. Perfect for a cozy evening or a morning pick-me-up.

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add the black tea bag, grated ginger, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns to the milk. 3. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Remove from heat and strain the chai into a cup. 5. Add sugar to taste if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

1 cup milk 1 black tea bag 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated 2-3 whole green cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 2-3 whole cloves 2-3 black peppercorns 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)