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)