Indian Spiced Chai Tea with Cardamom

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 4 pods cardamom, crushed
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 4 cloves whole cloves
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. 01
   In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and grated ginger to the boiling water.
3. 03
   Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 2 minutes to release their flavors.
4. 04
   Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan and let it steep for 3-4 minutes.
5. 05
   Stir in the whole milk and sugar, and increase the heat to medium. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
6. 06
   Once the chai is boiling, remove it from heat and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
7. 07
   Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
8. 08
   Serve hot and enjoy your aromatic Indian Spiced Chai Tea with Cardamom.