Spiced Tea Recipe

Spiced Tea Recipe

  • One 3-inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 6 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed, or substitute ½ teaspoon ground
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • 2 allspice berries
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 to 6 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons loose tea, preferably black or Darjeeling
  1. Put 2 cups of water and the spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the milk and sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the tea leaves, cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Allow the tea to steep for 2 minutes.
  3. Strain the chai into a teapot or individual cups and serve immediately.
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