Masala Chai from Scratch

Rich, spiced tea simmered with milk and jaggery — the way it's brewed in Indian homes.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Full-fat milk
• 2 tsp Loose black tea
• 4 Green cardamom pods
• 1 inch Fresh ginger, crushed
• 1/2 Cinnamon stick
• 2 tsp Jaggery or sugar

Method

1. Crush cardamom, ginger and cinnamon lightly with a mortar.
2. Bring water and spices to a rolling boil for 3 minutes.
3. Add tea leaves and jaggery. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
4. Pour in milk, return to just below a boil twice — do not let it boil over.
5. Strain through a fine sieve into cups. Serve steaming.