Chai time, anytime: Your 9-step guide to perfect masala chai

Ingredients 2 cups water, 1 cup milk, 1.5 tsp powder, 2-3 inches cinnamon stick, 4-5 green cardamom, 2-3 cloves, 1-inch piece of ginger, grated, 2-3 black peppercorns, 2-3 tsp sugar to taste.

Step 1: Boil the water In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.

Step 2: Add spices Crush cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, grated ginger, and black peppercorns in a mortar and pestle and add it to the boiling water.

Step 3: Simmer Reduce heat and let the spices simmer for five-seven minutes, or until the flavours are infused into the water.

Step 4: Add tea powder Add the tea powder to the spiced water and let it steep for three-five minutes.

Step 5: Add milk Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil again.

Step 6: Sweeten Add sugar to taste and stir well.

Step 7: Strain Strain the tea into cups, removing the tea bags and spices.

Step 8: Serve Serve the masala chai hot.

Step 9: Enjoy Sip and savour the warm, comforting, and flavorful masala chai.

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