A Cozy Cup Of Chai

 Spiced Masala Chai           

Ingredients:

2 tbsp of black tea (loose leaves, teabags or CTC) and 2 tbsp sugar

150ml milk

150ml water 

3-4 green cardamom pods

2-3 cloves

2 peppercorns

1/4 or 1/2 cinnamon stick

1 star anise

1/2 tsp ginger

          1 tbsp of dried rose petals

Method:

1. Crush the spices

Lightly crush the spices with a mortar and pestle or a grinder. 

2. Steep the spices

Pour the water and spices to a saucepan and bring it to a boil for around 4-5 minutes.

3. Add the tea leaves

Add the leaves in the saucepan and let it simmer for 3 minutes.

4. Pour the milk and sugar

Add the milk and sugar and let it boil for the last time.

5. Strain and serve the tea

Strain the chai into the cup with a strainer. Enjoy it with biscuits, baked goods or other snacks.