Masala Chai

A powerful warming drink made from tea, milk, and various spices. It has a smooth, pleasant flavor with a bright, spicy finish. Masala chai originally comes from India, where there are many different versions of this drink. But the essentials are tea, sugar, milk, and spices. It's best to use plain loose-leaf black tea with no added flavors. You can use fresh ginger, and you can also add other spices such as cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, and fennel seeds. Makes 2–3 servings.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml milk
• 200 ml water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tsp black tea
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/5 tsp cloves