Homemade Chai

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 6 whole green cardamom pods, 6 whole cloves, 1 stick cinnamon, 2 g black peppercorns, 1 piece fresh ginger, 1420 ml water, 3 bags black tea, 240 ml milk, 50 g sugar. Tools needed: medium saucepan, mallet or large spoon, teapot, whisk, fine mesh strainer.

2. 2

   Place cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and ginger in the saucepan and lightly crush using a mallet.

3. 3

   Add 1420 ml water to the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, add 3 black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Discard tea bags, add 240 ml milk and 50 g sugar, then bring to a simmer over high heat while whisking.

7. 7

   Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into a teapot.

8. 8

   Serve the hot chai immediately.