Masala (Spice) Chai

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cinnamon stick, split (to release the flavor)
• 2 black tea bags
• 3 cardamom pods, split open
• 4 whole cloves
• 11/2 cups milk of choice
• sweetener of choice (I prefer maple syrup)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and all other ingredients except the milk and maple syrup. Bring to a boil (4-5 minutes). Stir throughout.
2. Add the milk of choice and bring it to a boil. Stir often. Turn the heat off. Allow it to sit for 5-10 mins for extra flavor.
3. Using a mesh strainer (remove all the spices, etc), pour the tea mixture into cups and serve. Sweeten as desired.
4. If you like, froth some milk and add to the top of the cups when serving.

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